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ABSTRACT

The invention further relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating all disorders of human sexual function including hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in a subject.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.61/679,999 filed on Aug. 6, 2012, the entire disclosure of which ishereby incorporated in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Sexual Dysfunction (SD) is described as a disorder of or an interruptionin sexual functioning. In women, the most common type of sexual disorderis generalized, acquired HSDD defined by the Diagnostic and StatisticalManual, 4^(th) Edition, Text Revision (American Psychiatric Association,2000; DSM-IV-TR) as: “The persistent lack (or absence) of sexualfantasies or desire for any form of sexual activity marked by distressor interpersonal difficulty and not better accounted for by anotherdisorder (except another sexual dysfunction) direct physiologicaleffects of a substance (including medications) or a general medicalcondition.” The presence of distress or interpersonal difficulty is anintegral part of sexual disorders and is central to the diagnosis of thecondition. Approximately 1 in 10 women reported low sexual desire withassociated distress, which may be HSDD.

Synonyms for HSDD include sexual aversion, i.e., extreme aversion to,absence of, and avoidance of all, or almost all, sexual contact with apartner; inhibited sexual desire; sexual apathy; loss of libido;decreased sexual desire; distressing loss of sexual desire; and sexualanorexia. HSDD occurs in both sexes. It is considered to be the mostcommon of all female sexual disorders, possibly occurring in as many as10% of women in the United States.

In women, a majority of HSDD cases are generalized in subtype, though asubstantial minority of cases may relate to dissatisfaction or loss ofinterest in the sexual partner. Either subtype of HSDD can lead togeneral feelings of dissatisfaction in the person and/or discord intheir personal relationships, including for example marital discord.Sexual disorders, whether generalized or situational, often do notrespond to counseling therapy, and frequently culminate in separation,finding a new sexual partner, and divorce.

The other phases of sexual function, sexual arousal and orgasm, are alsosubject to impairment. In women, dysfunctions in these sexual phases, ifsufficiently distressing, are known, respectively, as Female SexualArousal Disorder (FSAD) and Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) in DSM-IV-TR.Collectively, they impair sexual function in almost as many women asdoes HSDD (Shifren J L et al, Sexual problems and distress in UnitedStates women: prevalence and correlates. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 November;112(5):970-81. Women in the peri- and post-menopause are the mostaffected subpopulation with such problems. In the US, in the age group45-64 years, the prevalence of FSAD is about 3.1 million; of FOD, 2.4million. Little overlap of these disorders was found in the largest,most representative survey of women's sexual function (the PRESIDEstudy, Shifren et al, ibid.), so the overall number of US women affectedwith FSAD or FOD is over 5 million.

In men, dysfunction in arousal (in erection) is well recognized;dysfunctional delay in, or absence of, orgasm (ejaculation) also occurswith some frequency. If it causes significant sexual distress, thedisorder is called Male Orgasmic Disorder (MOD; delayed ejaculation).Male dysfunctionally premature ejaculation (PE) is much more frequentthan any of these problems, occurring in up to 30% of younger men(Laumann et al., Sexual dysfunction in the United States: Prevalence andpredictors, JAMA, 1999; 281:537-44).

Sexual dysfunction may also be manifested as a significant burden in thecourse of physical diseases. Sexual dysfunction is frequent in womenwith chronic, fatiguing medical illness, especially Female HSDD or FSADdue to breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, or irritable bowel syndrome ordue to combined factors including one of these medical diseases. Theseconditions occur mainly in middle-aged to older patients. Collectively,these conditions cause sexual dysfunction, mainly desire disorder, inover 7.8 million women age 45-64 in the US (breast or gynecologiccancer, 1.5 million; diabetes, at least 3.4 million; irritable bowel, atleast 2.9 million). SD in Men with chronic diseases is little studiedbut can be presumed from the ample evidence on women to be another largeset of clinically and epidemiologically significant health problems. Themost authoritative arbiter of diagnostic names and criteria on sexualdysfunction, the DSM-IV-TR, recognizes eight kinds of sexual disordersdue to chronic physical disease: Sexual Dysfunction due to GeneralMedical Conditions (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, cancer);Female HSDD due to General Medical Conditions (e.g., irritable bowelsyndrome, diabetes, cancer); Male HSDD due to General Medical Conditions(e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, cancer); Male ErectileDisorder due to General Medical Conditions (e.g., irritable bowelsyndrome, diabetes, cancer); Female Dyspareunia due to General MedicalConditions (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, cancer); MaleDyspareunia due to General Medical Conditions (e.g., irritable bowelsyndrome, diabetes, cancer); Other Female Sexual Dysfunction due toGeneral Medical Conditions (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes,cancer) if some other feature is predominant (e.g., Orgasmic Disorder)or no feature predominates; and Other Male Sexual Dysfunction due toGeneral Medical Conditions (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes,cancer) if some other feature is predominant (e.g., Orgasmic Disorder)or no feature predominates.

Collectively, in this document, all of the sexual dysfunctions anddisorders described above are called sexual dysfunctions, sexualdisorders, or SD.

As there is no currently approved treatment for HSDD or any other sexualdisorder except (male) erectile dysfunction in the United States, atherapeutic composition and methods for ameliorating sexual disorders isan unmet need for a significant portion of the population and theirquality of life. Delineated herein are compositions and methods oftreatment that may be useful to address this unmet need based onheretofore unexpected properties possessed by the subject compositions.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the only male sexual dysfunction for whichpharmacotherapies are broadly available. Sexual disorders other than ED,e.g., HSDD, are also common in men, although research on non-ED malesexual disorders has lagged compared to that in women. However, thecross-national US survey published in 1999 by Laumann et al. showed thatmale lack of interest in sex, at 15% of men aged 18-59, was about asfrequent as erectile dysfunction (18%). In March (Derogatis et al, J SexMed 2012; 9:812-820), a research group applied a battery of validatedscales to men with HSDD vs. those with no sexual dysfunction. The menwith HSDD had dramatic impairments on all rating scales relating toHSDD: on the Sexual Concerns Index-Male, a measure of male sexualdistress; the UCLA Psychosexual Diary's measure of sexual activity; andthe Male Desire Scale, a measure of sexual desire; but did not have ED:[International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)-5 median score] ordepression [Beck Depression scale] or low testosterone: men with low orlow-normal testosterone levels (<300 ng/dL) were excluded. Their datashow that male HSDD is a real problem of clinical magnitude. *p<0.0001for each variable; sample sizes were about 100

No pharmacologic treatment is available in most countries including theUS for either men or women with sexual disorders other than for men withED, although a testosterone transdermal system was approved for womenwith postmenopausal HSDD in Europe in 2005.

Yet another male sexual dysfunction is frequent, though not the subjectof a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis: Male sexual performance anxiety was a problemfor 17% of US men age 18-59 in the cross-national survey published byLaumann in 1999 in JAMA, about the same incidence as for erectiledysfunction (ED) and male lack of sexual interest. Male sexualperformance anxiety was about twice as prevalent as ED in US men underage 50. It is little studied but can cause significant distress,especially in male patients in infertility clinics. Peterson B D, NewtonC R, and Feingold T. in “Anxiety and sexual stress in men and womenundergoing infertility treatment,” in Fertility and Sterility 2007October; 88(4):911-4, Epub 2007 Apr. 11, found in a prospective study ata University-affiliated teaching hospital for in vitro fertilization andintrauterine insemination (306 women, 295 men) a strong linkage betweenanxiety and sexual stress in men and concluded that sexual stress amonginfertile men may be more closely tied to performance anxiety ratherthan to a more general deterioration in sexual satisfaction associatedwith infertility.

Male sexual performance anxiety, while not a disorder recognized inDSM-IV-TR or ICD-10, is recognized as a necessary focus in therecommended clinical evaluation of men with sexual dysfunction accordingto the Third International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (Paris, July2009). Hatzichristou D, Rosen R C, Derogatis L R, et al, Recommendationsfor the Clinical Evaluation of Men and Women with Sexual Dysfunction, JSex Med 2010; 7:337-348. These experts recommend diagnostic workup formale sexual performance anxiety because it may cause or result from therecognized male sexual disorders such as ED (psychogenic impotence) andpremature ejaculation.

The model of sexual functioning that is most accepted is one in whichsexual desire leads to arousal, and eventually orgasm. Even E D,currently the most treatable of sexual dysfunctions, is unlikely to beaided by pharmacotherapy unless desire can be restored. Thus, loss ofdesire is of primary concern for treating all disorders of sexualfunction.

The current invention relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist and/or 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin), a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) and their use toaugment sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm. Their ability to help menfeel desire will also aid male sexual performance anxiety. Thesecombinations will be particularly effective for each of these disordersin men and women because they will allow the corrective effects of theindividual agents to become manifest without being masked by the sideeffects of either drug, and in particular it will allow rapid relief ofsymptoms because the effective dose can be given immediately due to thelow expected side effects, instead of requiring weeks of up-titration toovercome side effects over time. This makes Lorexys®, a fixedcombination of bupropion and trazodone, of special value for male HSDDand sexual performance anxiety as disorders that cause distress anddisrupt quality of life on the days when a man is to have sex with apartner.

The current invention relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist and/or 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine,olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) and their use toaugment sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm. Their ability to help menfeel desire will also aid male sexual performance anxiety. Thesecombinations will be particularly effective for each of these disordersin men and women because they will allow the corrective effects of theindividual agents to become manifest without being masked by the sideeffects of either drug, and in particular it will allow rapid relief ofsymptoms because the effective dose can be given immediately due to thelow expected side effects, instead of requiring weeks of up-titration toovercome side effects over time. This makes Lorexys®, a fixedcombination of bupropion and trazodone, of special value for male HSDDand sexual performance anxiety as disorders that cause distress anddisrupt quality of life on the days when a man is to have sex with apartner.

The current invention also relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist and/or 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine,olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), and/or a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist, and/or a 5HT-2c receptor agonist, (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, andmetachlorophenylpiperazine, mCPP), a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and/or other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) and their use to augment sexualdesire, arousal, and orgasm. Their ability to help men feel desire willalso aid male sexual performance anxiety. These combinations will beparticularly effective for each of these disorders in men and womenbecause they will allow the corrective effects of the individual agentsto become manifest without being masked by the side effects of eitherdrug, and in particular it will allow rapid relief of symptoms becausethe effective dose can be given immediately due to the low expected sideeffects, instead of requiring weeks of up-titration to overcome sideeffects over time. This makes Lorexys®, a fixed combination of bupropionand trazodone, of special value for male HSDD and sexual performanceanxiety as disorders that cause distress and disrupt quality of life onthe days when a man is to have sex with a partner.

Disorders of cognition are also frequent, and are of particular concernbecause of their high prevalence in older patients (an enlarging segmentof the population), the disability they cause, and their intractabilityto current treatments. Improvement in cognition as augmentation ofcognition for therapeutic purposes is also of interest, e.g., in thecircumstances of subjects whose cognitive skills are limiting for tasksthat require learning or vigilance. The invention provides a method oftreating a subject suffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorderor otherwise in need of improvement in cognition with a compositioncomprising a 5-HT_(1A) agonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Depressive disorders are also frequent (lifetime risk in women, 10-25%;in men, 5-12%) and are of particular concern because of the disabilitythey cause, the high likelihood of failure with initial treatment (onlyabout 50% of patients with Major Depressive Disorder respond to any oneantidepressant, the high frequency of incomplete response to currentlyavailable treatments (only about 30% of patients achieve full remissionwith a given antidepressant), their increasing frequency oftreatment-resistance, and especially because they often lead to suicide,in about 15% of patients (DSM-IV-TR). The invention provides a method oftreating a subject suffering from or susceptible to a depressivedisorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A)agonist, a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

It is not readily apparent from published literature reports thatoxytocin (OT) can relieve human sexual dysfunction. Though a case reportof pro-sexual effects of transnasal OT has been published for each ofthree very different patients [a postpartum woman without sexualdysfunction: Anderson-Hunt and Dennerstein, Brit Med J. 1994; 309:929;an elderly man with orgasmic disorder: IsHak et al., J Sex Med. 2008;5:1022-4, and a complex psychiatric patient without sexual dysfunction:MacDonald and Feifel, J Sex Med 2012; 9:1407-1410], the only publishedplacebo-controlled study showed no significant advantage for oxytocin:24 International Units (IU) of intranasal OT failed to increase arousalor orgasm in men on the primary outcome scale, the “Acute SexualExperiences Scale (ASES).” The authors concluded that “the effects of OTon sexual behavior were equivocal . . . ” [Burri et al,Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2008; 33:591-600.] Also, in the most recentreview of the side effects of transnasal OT, in which almost a thousandsubjects were treated with OT (Syntocinon® in almost all studies) incontrolled studies to investigate non-sexual effects, no events of anytype of increase in sexual function were reported [MacDonald et al,Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2011 September; 36(8):1114-26].

However, OT mediates pro-social and anti-anxiety effects, doing sothrough effects on the amygdala in a placebo-controlled study. [Kirschet al., J. Neuroscience 2005; 25(49):11489-11493]. It is a novel aspectof the invention that these properties will specifically aid allDSM-IV-TR-recognized sexual dysfunction disorders listed as having theDSM-IV-TR subtype “due to situational factors,” i.e., in men or womenwho are in a relationship in which sexual activity has deteriorated infrequency and/or satisfaction because of increasing loss of trust and/oranxiety about performance, avoidance patterns etc., that occur as aconsequence of any of the recognized sexual dysfunction disorders: inthe male partner, HSDD, ED, PE, MOD, and dyspareunia, and in (theepidemiologically frequent but not DSM-IV-recognized condition of) malesexual performance anxiety; in the female partner, HSDD, FSAD, FOD, anddyspareunia. It is a novel aspect of the invention that the sameproperties of oxytocin, aiding trust and reducing social anxiety, willaid most of the other subtypes of each of these disorders of sexualfunction, i.e., the subtypes “due to psychological factors and “due tocombined factors.” “Situational” is defined in DSM-IV-TR as applying “ifthe sexual dysfunction is limited to certain types of stimulation,situations, or partners,” which is the opposite of the Generalized type.“Due to Psychological Factors” applies “when psychological factors arejudged to have the major role in the onset, severity, exacerbation, ormaintenance of the Sexual Dysfunction . . . . ” “Due to CombinedFactors” is defined as applying “when psychological factors are judgedto have a role in the onset, severity, exacerbation, or maintenance ofthe Sexual Dysfunction . . . . ”

It is a novel aspect of the invention that oxytocin is useful to treatthe aforementioned subtypes of every diagnostic category of sexualdysfunction. Drawing on clinical experience in couples having along-term partnered relationship, sexual dysfunction in one partnerordinarily worsens because of the other partner's reaction over time tothat sexual dysfunction, and can cause sexual dysfunction in thepartner, too. For example, generalized HSDD in a woman is likely to leadher to non-receptivity, which may lead her to a psychosociallydestructive pattern of avoidance behavior regarding potential sexualsituations. The male partner learns to avoid sexual frustration, anger,arguments etc. by also practicing avoidance behavior. At first this maysimply be sublimation, but the likely result over time is atrophy of allsexual aspects of the union, including sexual dysfunction in the malepartner—performance anxiety likely occurring first, then HSDD, ED,and/or PE. That leads to further decline in the sexual relationship. Thewoman's HSDD was originally, and logically remains, generalized. Butboth partners' sexual disorders may then alternatively be subtyped assituational, due to psychological factors, or due to combined factors.

Similarly, it is another aspect of the invention that oxytocinspecifically aids all additionally proposed DSM-5 sexual dysfunctiondisorders (Male HSDD, Erectile Disorder, Delayed Ejaculation, FemaleSexual Interest/Arousal Disorder, Genito-Pelvic Pain/PenetrationDisorder, Substance/Medication-Induced Sexual Dysfunction, and SexualDysfunction Not Elsewhere Classified) with the proposed Specifiers ofSituational, Partner factors (e.g., partner's sexual problems, partner'shealth status), and Relationship factors (e.g., poor communication,discrepancies in desire for sexual activity). [www.dsm5.org, Aug. 2,2012].

The current invention relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist,or combinations thereof (e.g., trazodone). The current invention alsorelates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist, or combinationsthereof (e.g., trazodone), and a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor (e.g. bupropion), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) to augment cognition, improvefailing mental processes in cognitive disorders, and improve mood andthe depressive symptoms that accompany mood disorders. The currentinvention also relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist,5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin), a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.bupropion), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) to augment cognition, improve failingmental processes in cognitive disorders, and improve mood and thedepressive symptoms that accompany mood disorders. These combinationsare particularly effective for each of these disorders as they allow thecorrective effects of the individual agents to become manifest withoutbeing masked by the side effects of either drug, and in particular itallow rapid relief of symptoms because the effective dose can be givenimmediately due to the low expected side effects, instead of requiringweeks of up-titration to overcome side effects over time. Reducedtoxicity is provided by a compound of the invention when administered invivo, e.g., formulating bupropion, by itself a mild stimulant, withtrazodone, by itself a moderate sedative, in the proprietary ratio ofLorexys, will neutralize the main side effects of each of the two drugs.This makes Lorexys®, a fixed combination of bupropion and trazodone, ofspecial value for treating acute symptoms such as suicidality, disablingsymptoms such as inability to work or otherwise function, especially forolder patients who generally are more prone to side effects and for whomadverse effects cause more risk, and especially because such acombination can be prescribed by a health provider with less specializedexpertise in pharmacologic treatment of neuro-psychiatric disorders.

The current invention relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist,or combinations thereof (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Thecurrent invention also relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist,or combinations thereof (e.g., trazodone), and a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor (e.g. bupropion), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) to augment cognition,improve failing mental processes in cognitive disorders, and improvemood and the depressive symptoms that accompany mood disorders. Thecurrent invention also relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone,mirtazapine, flibanserin), a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g. bupropion), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) to augment cognition, improve failingmental processes in cognitive disorders, and improve mood and thedepressive symptoms that accompany mood disorders. These combinationsare particularly effective for each of these disorders as they allow thecorrective effects of the individual agents to become manifest withoutbeing masked by the side effects of either drug, and in particular itallow rapid relief of symptoms because the effective dose can be givenimmediately due to the low expected side effects, instead of requiringweeks of up-titration to overcome side effects over time. Reducedtoxicity is provided by a compound of the invention when administered invivo, e.g., formulating bupropion, by itself a mild stimulant, withtrazodone, by itself a moderate sedative, in the proprietary ratio ofLorexys, will neutralize the main side effects of each of the two drugs.This makes Lorexys®, a fixed combination of bupropion and trazodone, ofspecial value for treating acute symptoms such as suicidality, disablingsymptoms such as inability to work or otherwise function, especially forolder patients who generally are more prone to side effects and for whomadverse effects cause more risk, and especially because such acombination can be prescribed by a health provider with less specializedexpertise in pharmacologic treatment of neuro-psychiatric disorders.

The current invention also relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist and/or 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine,olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), and/or a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist, and/or a 5HT-2c receptor agonist, (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, andmetachlorophenylpiperazine, mCPP), a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and/or other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) to augment cognition, improve failingmental processes in cognitive disorders, and improve mood and thedepressive symptoms that accompany mood disorders. The current inventionalso relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin), a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.bupropion), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) to augment cognition, improve failingmental processes in cognitive disorders, and improve mood and thedepressive symptoms that accompany mood disorders. These combinationsare particularly effective for each of these disorders as they allow thecorrective effects of the individual agents to become manifest withoutbeing masked by the side effects of either drug, and in particular itallow rapid relief of symptoms because the effective dose can be givenimmediately due to the low expected side effects, instead of requiringweeks of up-titration to overcome side effects over time. Reducedtoxicity is provided by a compound of the invention when administered invivo, e.g., formulating bupropion, by itself a mild stimulant, withtrazodone, by itself a moderate sedative, in the proprietary ratio ofLorexys, will neutralize the main side effects of each of the two drugs.This makes Lorexys®, a fixed combination of bupropion and trazodone, ofspecial value for treating acute symptoms such as suicidality, disablingsymptoms such as inability to work or otherwise function, especially forolder patients who generally are more prone to side effects and for whomadverse effects cause more risk, and especially because such acombination can be prescribed by a health provider with less specializedexpertise in pharmacologic treatment of neuro-psychiatric disorders.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, the invention provides compositions and methods oftreating a subject suffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder orsymptom thereof (e.g., HSDD, FSAD, FOD, erectile disorder, male sexualperformance anxiety, sexual interest-arousal disorder, female sexualdysfunction (FSD), male sexual dysfunction (MSD), and the like)comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition delineated herein.

The current invention relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist,or combinations thereof (e.g., trazodone). The current invention alsorelates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist, or combinationsthereof (e.g., trazodone), and a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor (e.g. bupropion), and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®).

The current invention relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist,or combinations thereof (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Thecurrent invention also relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist,or combinations thereof (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), and anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g. bupropion), and/or anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®).

The current invention relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist,or combinations thereof (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Thecurrent invention also relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist,or combinations thereof (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines),and/or a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g. bupropion),and/or an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and/or other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled bythe DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba).

The current invention relates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist, a5-HT_(2c) receptor agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933,YM348, and metachlorophenylpiperazine, mCPP) or combinations thereof(e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin ketanserin,ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine,MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). The current invention alsorelates to combinations of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist, a 5-HT_(2c) receptoragonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, andmetachlorophenylpiperazine, mCPP), or combinations thereof (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), and/or anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g. bupropion), and/orother non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and/or anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®).

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, anda pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition isthat wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the compositionis that comprising trazodone and bupropion. In another aspect thecomposition is that comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 1-450 mgand bupropion in a dosage range of 1-450 mg.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor,other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition isthat wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the compositionis that comprising trazodone, bupropion, and at least one of the groupconsisting of atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgobiloba. In another aspect the composition is that comprising trazodonein a dosage range of 1-450 mg and bupropion in a dosage range of 1-450mg.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, andmetachlorophenylpiperazine, mCPP) and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In another aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that comprisingtrazodone, bupropion, and one or more 5-HT_(2C) agonists selected fromthe group consisting of lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, andmetachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP. In another aspect the compositionis that comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 1-450 mg and bupropionin a dosage range of 1-450 mg.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, andmetachlorophenylpiperazine, mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonistis also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that comprising trazodone; bupropion;one or more 5-HT_(2C) agonists selected from the group consisting oflorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP; and at least one of the group consisting of atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgo biloba. In anotheraspect the composition is that comprising trazodone in a dosage range of1-450 mg and bupropion in a dosage range of 1-450 mg.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, andan oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In another aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that comprisingtrazodone, bupropion, and oxytocin (e.g., Syntocinon®). In anotheraspect the composition is that comprising trazodone in a dosage range of1-450 mg, bupropion in a dosage range of 1-450 mg, and oxytocin in adosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor,other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In another aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that comprisingtrazodone; bupropion; at least one of the group consisting ofatomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgo biloba; andoxytocin (e.g., Syntocinon®). In another aspect the composition is thatcomprising trazodone in a dosage range of 1-450 mg, bupropion in adosage range of 1-450 mg, and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, andmetachlorophenylpiperazine, mCPP), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist,and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonistis also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that comprising trazodone, bupropion,oxytocin (e.g., Syntocinon®), and one or more 5-HT_(2C) agonistsselected from the group consisting of lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP. In anotheraspect the composition is that comprising trazodone in a dosage range of1-450 mg, bupropion in a dosage range of 1-450 mg, and oxytocin in adosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, andmetachlorophenylpiperazine, mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In another aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that comprisingtrazodone; bupropion; oxytocin (e.g., Syntocinon®); one or more5-HT_(2C) agonists selected from the group consisting of lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP; andat least one of the group consisting of atomoxetine, reboxetine,amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine,mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine,maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol,teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgo biloba. In another aspect thecomposition is that comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 1-450 mg,bupropion in a dosage range of 1-450 mg, and oxytocin in a dosage rangeof 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that comprisingtrazodone and oxytocin. In another aspect the composition is thatcomprising trazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg and oxytocin in adosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that comprisingtrazodone; oxytocin; and at least one of the group consisting ofatomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgo biloba. In anotheraspect the composition is that comprising trazodone in a dosage range of25-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, a 5-HT_(2C)agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP) and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone). In another aspect thecomposition is that comprising trazodone; oxytocin; and one or more5-HT_(2C) agonists selected from the group consisting of lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP. Inanother aspect the composition is that comprising trazodone in a dosagerange of 25-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 InternationalUnits.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, a 5-HT_(2C)agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is alsoa 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that comprisingtrazodone; oxytocin; one or more 5-HT_(2C) agonists selected from thegroup consisting of lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP; and at least one of the groupconsisting of atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgobiloba. In another aspect the composition is that comprising trazodonein a dosage range of 25-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspectthe composition is that comprising bupropion and oxytocin. In anotheraspect the composition is that comprising bupropion in a dosage range of200-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 International Units.In another aspect the composition is that comprising bupropion in adosage range of 25-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist, other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect the compositionis that comprising bupropion; oxytocin; and at least one of the groupconsisting of atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgobiloba. In another aspect the composition is that comprising bupropionin a dosage range of 200-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units. In another aspect the composition is thatcomprising bupropion in a dosage range of 25-450 mg and oxytocin in adosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933,YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In another aspect the composition is that comprisingbupropion; oxytocin; and one or more 5-HT_(2C) agonists selected fromthe group consisting of lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP. In another aspect the compositionis that comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 200-450 mg andoxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 International Units. In anotheraspect the composition is that comprising bupropion in a dosage range of25-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933,YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In another aspect the composition is that comprising bupropion;oxytocin; one or more 5-HT_(2C) agonists selected from the groupconsisting of lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP; and at least one of the groupconsisting of atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgobiloba. In another aspect the composition is that comprising bupropionin a dosage range of 200-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units. In another aspect the composition is thatcomprising bupropion in a dosage range of 25-450 mg and oxytocin in adosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In another aspect the composition is that comprising oxytocin.In another aspect the composition is that comprising oxytocin in adosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect thecomposition is that comprising oxytocin and at least one of the groupconsisting of atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgobiloba. In another aspect the composition is that comprising oxytocin ina dosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect thecomposition is that comprising oxytocin and one or more 5-HT_(2C)agonists selected from the group consisting of lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP. In anotheraspect the composition is that comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect the compositionis that comprising oxytocin; one or more 5-HT_(2C) agonists selectedfrom the group consisting of lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP; and at least one of the groupconsisting of atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, and ginkgobiloba. In another aspect the composition is that comprising oxytocin ina dosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising bupropion,comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 200-450 mg; comprisingbupropion in a dosage range of 225-300 mg; or comprising bupropion in adosage range of 200-275 mg; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of100-450 mg; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 100-275 mg;comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 25-275 mg; comprisingbupropion in a dosage range of XX-YY mg, wherein XX is an integerbetween 5 and 400 and YY is an integer between 50 and 450.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising trazodone,comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg; comprisingtrazodone in a dosage range of 75-150 mg; or comprising trazodone in adosage range of 50-100 mg; comprising trazodone in a dosage range ofXX-YY mg, wherein XX is an integer between 25 and 400 and YY is aninteger between 50 and 450.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising oxytocin,comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In another aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonistis also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition isthat wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. (e.g., trazodone) Inanother aspect, the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect, thealpha adrenergic blocker is also a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. (e.g., trazodone) Inanother aspect, the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect, thealpha adrenergic blocker is also a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusableagents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. (e.g.,trazodone) In another aspect, the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect, the alpha adrenergic blocker is also a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist anda 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. (e.g.,trazodone) In another aspect, the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect, the alpha adrenergic blocker is also a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin,ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone,asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the generalclass of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. (e.g., trazodone) Inanother aspect, the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect, thealpha adrenergic blocker is also a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A)antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A)antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin,ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone,asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the generalclass of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition isthat wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled bythe DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compoundis the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonistand the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonistand the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A)antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin,ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone,asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the generalclass of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition isthat wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, onecompound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist(e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin,ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine,MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Inanother aspect, the composition also includes an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduledby the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain,e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect, thecomposition also includes an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect, thecomposition also includes an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect, the compositionalso includes an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In aspects, the method is that wherein the sexual disorder is femalesexual disorder (FSD). In aspects, the method is that wherein the sexualdisorder is female orgasmic disorder (FOD); wherein the sexual disorderis female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD); or wherein the sexual disorderis sexual pain disorder or dysfunction. In aspects, the method is thatwherein the FSD includes one or more simultaneous dysfunctions of sexualdesire, arousal, orgasm, and/or pain. In aspects, the method is thatwherein the sexual disorder is male sexual disorder (MSD). In aspects,the method is that wherein the sexual disorder is male Hypoactive SexualDesire Disorder (HSDD); wherein the sexual disorder is male sexualarousal disorder (FSAD); wherein the sexual disorder is male orgasmicdisorder (MOD; delayed ejaculation); wherein the sexual disorder ispremature ejaculation (PE); wherein the sexual dysfunction is sexualperformance anxiety; or wherein the sexual disorder is sexual paindisorder or dysfunction. In aspects, the method is that wherein the MSDincludes one or more simultaneous dysfunctions of sexual desire,arousal, orgasm, and/or pain.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusableagents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin,ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone,asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the generalclass of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by theDEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin). In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine,olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, onecompound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin,ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine,MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A)antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A)antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin,ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone,asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the generalclass of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition isthat wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled bythe DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonistand the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonistand the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A)antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin,ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone,asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the generalclass of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition isthat wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C)receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is that whereinthe 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, onecompound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist(e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin,ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine,MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduledby the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain,e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjectsuffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In aspects, the method is that wherein the cognitive disorder isdementia, where dementia can refer to Alzheimer's disease,frontotemporal lobar degeneration, dementia with Lewy bodies,Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, multi-infarct dementia,dementia resulting from infections affecting the central nervous system,dementia resulting from chronic drug use, dementia resulting fromhydrocephalus, dementia resulting from brain injury, or dementiaresulting from a brain tumor.

In aspects, the method is that wherein the cognitive disorder iscognitive disability, where cognitive disability can refer toschizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or majordepression.

In aspects, the method is that wherein the cognitive disorder iscognitive disability, where cognitive disability can refer toschizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, socialanxiety disorder, or major depression.

In aspects, the method is that wherein the cognitive disorder isdevelopmental cognitive impairment, where cognitive impairment can referto Autism, Asperger's syndrome, or pervasive developmental disorder.

In aspects, the method is that wherein the cognitive disorder is mildcognitive decline.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusableagents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist anda 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In oneaspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin,ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone,asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the generalclass of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin). In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine,olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, one compound is both a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also an alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion). In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A)receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In anotheraspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonistis also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is botha 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonistand the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist isalso a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist(e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g.,trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonistand the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compoundis the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compoundis the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin). In another aspect the compositionis that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist.In another aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspect the composition isthat wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is also an alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone,nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine,olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, one compound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist and a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). Inanother aspect the composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist is also an alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, onecompound is the 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist(e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin,ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine,MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, one compound is the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines). In another aspect thecomposition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect the composition is thatwherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptorantagonist. In another aspect the composition is that wherein the5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist is also a 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonistand a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone). In another aspectthe composition is that wherein the 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist is alsoan alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., trazodone).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier. In another aspect, the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor is also a alpha adrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In anotheraspect, the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also a alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect,the norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also a alphaadrenergic blocker (e.g., bupropion).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect, thenorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor is also a alpha adrenergicblocker (e.g., bupropion).

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusableagents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancing cognitioncomprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a composition comprising an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusableagents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In aspects, the method is that wherein the cognition enhancement isimproving mental activities such as attention, perception, learning,memory, language, planning, decision-making, organization,conceptualization, reorganization, synthesis of facts, synthesis ofdata, recall, calculation, spatiotemporal visualization, mentalflexibility, creativity, or the ability to accept challengingintellectual or cultural pursuits.

Another aspect is a method of treating a disease, disorder or symptomthereof described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders (DSM-IV-TR) in a subject comprising administering to thesubject a compound or composition herein.

Another aspect is a method of treating erectile dysfunction (ED) in asubject comprising administering to the subject a compound orcomposition herein.

Another aspect is a method of treating male HSDD in a subject comprisingadministering to the subject a compound or composition herein.

Another aspect is a method of treating male sexual disorders in asubject comprising administering to the subject a compound orcomposition herein.

Another aspect is a method of treating depressive disorders in a subjectcomprising administering to the subject a compound or compositionherein. Depressive disorders and “depression” as used in this documentincludes each of the depressive disorder recognized and defined by theDSM-IV-TR: Major Depressive Disorder and Major Depressive Episode(MDD/MDE: at least five major symptoms such as impairment of ability towork and suicidality nearly every day for at least two weeks), MoodDisorder due to a General Medical Condition, Substance-Induced MoodDisorder, and Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Each of thesedisorders includes specifiers of With or Without Psychotic Features,With Catatonic Features (or without), With Melancholic Features (orwithout), With Atypical Features (or without), and With PostpartumOnset. Lesser depressive disorders, but still associated withsignificant disability, include Dysthymic Disorder (lesser symptoms suchas low energy but not loss of pleasure in all activities; feelings ofhopeless but not suicidality, on a majority of days for at least twoyears) and Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (too few symptomsor too little constancy to meet criteria for MDD/MDE but still causingdisability, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, minor depressivedisorder (less than 5 depressive symptoms), recurrent brief depressivedisorder (episodes lasting less than 2 weeks), post-psychotic depressivedisorder of Schizophrenia.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduledby the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain,e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduledby the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain,e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by theDEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising an oxytocinreceptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®) and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising an oxytocinreceptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising an oxytocinreceptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

Another aspect is an extended release composition comprising an oxytocinreceptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist trazodone and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Other aspects include those, wherein the composition is administeredorally; wherein the composition is administered topically; wherein thesubject is diagnosed and being treated for depression; wherein thesubject is not undergoing treatment for depression; wherein the subjectis concurrently prescribed an additional therapeutic agent; or whereinthe subject is concurrently not prescribed an additional therapeuticagent; wherein the subject is concurrently administered an additionaltherapeutic agent; or wherein the subject is concurrently notadministered an additional therapeutic agent.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, other non-abusableagents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist(e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat sexual disorders meets the specific concerns of menincluding onset of action within an hour and continuation of efficacyovernight after a dose.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat sexual disorders has a dose up to 50% larger of thetwo components compared to a formulation for women.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer with rapidrelease of an effective but well tolerated amount of trazodone andbupropion, and an inner core with a sustained release of an effectiveand well tolerated amount of trazodone and bupropion.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat sexual disorders has a highly soluble outer layer anda matrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water or water-alcoholsolutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to be easily visibleand show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient tothicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist trazodone and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layerwith rapid release of an effective but well tolerated amount ofbupropion, trazodone, and oxytocin, and an inner core with a sustainedrelease of an effective and well tolerated amount of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to treat sexual disorders has a highly solubleouter layer and a matrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water orwater-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to beeasily visible and show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layerthat releases a nontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions(alcoholic drinks) sufficient in color to show that the drink has beentampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layerthat releases a nontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcoholsolutions sufficient to thicken or solidify the drink to show it hasbeen tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer with rapid releaseof an effective but well tolerated amount of bupropion and oxytocin, andan inner core with a sustained release of an effective and welltolerated amount of bupropion and oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to treat sexual disorders has a highly soluble outer layer anda matrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water or water-alcoholsolutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to be easily visibleand show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient tothicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer with rapid releaseof an effective but well tolerated amount of trazodone and oxytocin, andan inner core with a sustained release of an effective and welltolerated amount of trazodone and oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to treat sexual disorders has a highly soluble outer layer anda matrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water or water-alcoholsolutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to be easily visibleand show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to treat sexual disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient tothicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to treatsexual disorders has an outer layer with rapid release of an effectivebut well tolerated amount of oxytocin, and an inner core with asustained release of an effective and well tolerated amount of oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to treatsexual disorders has a highly soluble outer layer and a matrix innerlayer that remains insoluble in water or water-alcohol solutions(alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to be easily visible and showthat the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to treatsexual disorders has an outer layer that releases a nontoxic dye inwater or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) sufficient in colorto show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to treatsexual disorders has an outer layer that releases a nontoxic gellingagent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient to thicken orsolidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer with rapidrelease of an effective but well tolerated amount of trazodone andbupropion, and an inner core with a sustained release of an effectiveand well tolerated amount of trazodone and bupropion.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat cognitive disorders has a highly soluble outer layerand a matrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water orwater-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to beeasily visible and show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer that releasesa nontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer that releasesa nontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficientto thicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist trazodone and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layerwith rapid release of an effective but well tolerated amount ofbupropion, trazodone, and oxytocin, and an inner core with a sustainedrelease of an effective and well tolerated amount of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has a highlysoluble outer layer and a matrix inner layer that remains insoluble inwater or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enoughto be easily visible and show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layerthat releases a nontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions(alcoholic drinks) sufficient in color to show that the drink has beentampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layerthat releases a nontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcoholsolutions sufficient to thicken or solidify the drink to show it hasbeen tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer with rapidrelease of an effective but well tolerated amount of bupropion andoxytocin, and an inner core with a sustained release of an effective andwell tolerated amount of bupropion and oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has a highly soluble outer layerand a matrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water orwater-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to beeasily visible and show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient tothicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer with rapidrelease of an effective but well tolerated amount of trazodone andoxytocin, and an inner core with a sustained release of an effective andwell tolerated amount of trazodone and oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has a highly soluble outer layerand a matrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water orwater-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to beeasily visible and show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to treat cognitive disorders has an outer layer that releases anontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient tothicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to treatcognitive disorders has an outer layer with rapid release of aneffective but well tolerated amount of oxytocin, and an inner core witha sustained release of an effective and well tolerated amount ofoxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to treatcognitive disorders has a highly soluble outer layer and a matrix innerlayer that remains insoluble in water or water-alcohol solutions(alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to be easily visible and showthat the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to treatcognitive disorders has an outer layer that releases a nontoxic dye inwater or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) sufficient in colorto show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to treatcognitive disorders has an outer layer that releases a nontoxic gellingagent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient to thicken orsolidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to enhance cognition has an outer layer with rapid release ofan effective but well tolerated amount of trazodone and bupropion, andan inner core with a sustained release of an effective and welltolerated amount of trazodone and bupropion.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to enhance cognition has a highly soluble outer layer and amatrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water or water-alcoholsolutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to be easily visibleand show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to enhance cognition has an outer layer that releases anontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andtrazodone to enhance cognition has an outer layer that releases anontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient tothicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist nefazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist mirtazapine, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist flibanserin, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist trazodone and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a composition comprising the5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist and 5-HT_(2A) antagonist trazodone, a5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), ther non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer withrapid release of an effective but well tolerated amount of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin, and an inner core with a sustained release ofan effective and well tolerated amount of bupropion, trazodone, andoxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to enhance cognition has a highly soluble outerlayer and a matrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water orwater-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to beeasily visible and show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer thatreleases a nontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholicdrinks) sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tamperedwith.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer thatreleases a nontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutionssufficient to thicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tamperedwith.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer with rapid release ofan effective but well tolerated amount of bupropion and oxytocin, and aninner core with a sustained release of an effective and well toleratedamount of bupropion and oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to enhance cognition has a highly soluble outer layer and amatrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water or water-alcoholsolutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to be easily visibleand show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer that releases anontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of bupropion andoxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer that releases anontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient tothicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer with rapid release ofan effective but well tolerated amount of trazodone and oxytocin, and aninner core with a sustained release of an effective and well toleratedamount of trazodone and oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to enhance cognition has a highly soluble outer layer and amatrix inner layer that remains insoluble in water or water-alcoholsolutions (alcoholic drinks) and is large enough to be easily visibleand show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer that releases anontoxic dye in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)sufficient in color to show that the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of trazodone andoxytocin to enhance cognition has an outer layer that releases anontoxic gelling agent in water or water-alcohol solutions sufficient tothicken or solidify the drink to show it has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to enhancecognition has an outer layer with rapid release of an effective but welltolerated amount of oxytocin, and an inner core with a sustained releaseof an effective and well tolerated amount of oxytocin.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to enhancecognition has a highly soluble outer layer and a matrix inner layer thatremains insoluble in water or water-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks)and is large enough to be easily visible and show that the drink hasbeen tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to enhancecognition has an outer layer that releases a nontoxic dye in water orwater-alcohol solutions (alcoholic drinks) sufficient in color to showthat the drink has been tampered with.

In another aspect of the invention, a formulation of oxytocin to enhancecognition has an outer layer that releases a nontoxic gelling agent inwater or water-alcohol solutions sufficient to thicken or solidify thedrink to show it has been tampered with.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising bupropion,comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 100-450 mg qd; comprisingbupropion in a dosage range of 200-450 mg qd; comprising bupropion in adosage range of 100-300 mg qd; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of225-300 mg qd; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 100-275 mg qd;or comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 200-275 mg qd; comprisingbupropion in a dosage range of XX-YY mg qd, wherein XX is an integerbetween 5 and 400 and YY is an integer between 50 and 450.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising trazodone,comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg qd; comprisingtrazodone in a dosage range of 75-150 mg qd; or comprising trazodone ina dosage range of 50-100 mg qd; comprising trazodone in a dosage rangeof XX-YY mg qd, wherein XX is an integer between 25 and 400 and YY is aninteger between 50 and 450.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising oxytocin,comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 International Units.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising bupropion andtrazodone, comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 50-450 mg andtrazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg; comprising bupropion in adosage range of 200-450 mg and trazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg;comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 100-300 mg qd and comprisingtrazodone in a dosage range of 75-150 mg qd; comprising bupropion in adosage range of 225-300 mg qd and comprising trazodone in a dosage rangeof 75-150 mg qd; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 100-275 mg qdand comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 50-100 mg qd; orcomprising bupropion in a dosage range of 200-275 mg qd and comprisingtrazodone in a dosage range of 50-100 mg qd.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising bupropion,trazodone, and oxytocin, comprising bupropion in a dosage range of50-450 mg, trazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg, and oxytocin in adose range of 4-400 International Units; comprising bupropion in adosage range of 200-450 mg, trazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg,and oxytocin in a dose range of 4-400 International Units; comprisingbupropion in a dosage range of 100-300 mg qd, comprising trazodone in adosage range of 75-150 mg qd, and oxytocin in a dose range of 4-400International Units qd; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of225-300 mg qd, comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 75-150 mg qd,and oxytocin in a dose range of 4-400 International Units qd; comprisingbupropion in a dosage range of 100-275 mg qd, comprising trazodone in adosage range of 50-100 mg qd, and comprising oxytocin in a dose range of4-400 International Units qd; or comprising bupropion in a dosage rangeof 200-275 mg qd, comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 50-100 mgqd, and comprising oxytocin in a dose range of 4-400 InternationalUnits.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising bupropion andoxytocin, comprising bupropion in a dosage range of 50-450 mg andoxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 International Units; comprisingbupropion in a dosage range of 200-450 mg and oxytocin in a dosage rangeof 4-400 International Units; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of100-300 mg qd and comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units qd; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of225-300 mg qd and comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units qd; comprising bupropion in a dosage range of100-275 mg qd and comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units qd; or comprising bupropion in a dosage range of200-275 mg qd and comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units qd.

In one embodiment, the composition is that comprising oxytocin andtrazodone, comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 InternationalUnits and trazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg; comprising oxytocinin a dosage range of 4-400 International Units qd and comprisingtrazodone in a dosage range of 75-150 mg qd; or comprising oxytocin in adosage range of 4-400 International Units qd and comprising trazodone ina dosage range of 50-100 mg qd.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In one aspect, the invention provides a method ofmaking a composition comprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist,a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Inone aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, the inventionprovides a method of making a composition comprising combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, and/or5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect,the invention provides a method of making a composition comprisingcombining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In one aspect, the invention provides a method ofmaking a composition comprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist,5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist, anda pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, theinvention provides a method of making a composition comprising combininga 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, the inventionprovides a method of making a composition comprising combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine,and mCPP), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, the inventionprovides a method of making a composition comprising combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one aspect, the inventionprovides a method of making a composition comprising combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.In one aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist, and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitorand a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the compositioncomprises a range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. Inanother aspect, the invention provides a method of making a compositioncomprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptorantagonist, and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA)that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect,the invention provides a method of making a composition comprisingcombining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect,the invention provides a method of making a composition comprisingcombining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect,the invention provides a method of making a composition comprisingcombining a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, 5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist,and/or 5-HT_(2C) receptor antagonist and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, trazodone,and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, trazodone,other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, trazodone,a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, trazodone,a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine, other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and mCPP), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect, the method of makingcomprises combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin) and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®).

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect, the method of makingcomprises combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines) and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®).

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that thecomposition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect, the method of making comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone,mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine,quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine,aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines) and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist(e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®).

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine),and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the compositioncomprises a range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. Inanother aspect, the method of making comprises combining a 5-HT_(1A)agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines) and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®).

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect,the method of making comprises combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A)antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin,ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone,asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the generalclass of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines) and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), and anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®).

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, trazodone,oxytocin (Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin), a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suchthat the composition comprises a range of 50-450 mg of anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, andan oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that thecomposition comprises a range of 50-450 mg of a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and an oxytocin receptor(OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by theDEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 50-450 mg of a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 50-450mg of a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist, and an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carriersuch that the composition comprises a range of 50-450 mg of anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, andan oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, trazodone,oxytocin, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin), a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suchthat the composition comprises a range of 4-400 International Units ofan oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that thecomposition comprises a range of 4-400 International Units of anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by theDEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 4-400 International Units of an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a 5-HT_(2A)antagonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 4-400International Units of an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carriersuch that the composition comprises a range of 4-400 International Unitsof an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor, and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, trazodone,oxytocin, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suchthat the composition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist. In another aspect, the method of making comprisescombining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and an oxytocin receptor(OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that thecomposition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist. In another aspect, the method of making comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a5-HT_(2A) antagonist and an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by theDEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect,the method of making comprises combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A)antagonist and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that thecomposition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist andan oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 25-450mg of a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist. In another aspect, the method ofmaking comprises combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist anda pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the compositioncomprises a range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and an oxytocinreceptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carriersuch that the composition comprises a range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist. In another aspect, the method of making comprisescombining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist/5-HT_(2A) antagonist and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 25-450 mg of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist and an oxytocin receptor(OXTR) agonist.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining trazodone, oxytocin,and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin), an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier suchthat the composition comprises a range of 4-400 International Units ofan oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that thecomposition comprises a range of 4-400 International Units of anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by theDEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 4-400 International Units of an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 4-400International Units of an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and a5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining a5-HT_(2A) receptor antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine,risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, andthe general class of 2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carriersuch that the composition comprises a range of 4-400 International Unitsof an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining trazodone, oxytocin,and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that thecomposition comprises a range of 50-450 mg of a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor and an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by theDEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 50-450 mg of a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor andan oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 50-450mg of a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor and an oxytocinreceptor (OXTR) agonist.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carriersuch that the composition comprises a range of 50-450 mg of anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor and an oxytocin receptor(OXTR) agonist.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, oxytocin,and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that thecomposition comprises a range of 4-400 International Units of anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptakeinhibitor.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by theDEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g.,atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine,esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram,tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier such that the composition comprisesa range of 4-400 International Units of an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist and a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier such that the composition comprises a range of 4-400International Units of an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

In one aspect, the method of making a composition comprises combining anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carriersuch that the composition comprises a range of 4-400 International Unitsof an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist and a norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake inhibitor.

In one embodiment, the method comprises combining bupropion, oxytocin,and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides a kit comprising a compositiondelineated herein and a label providing instructions for administrationof the composition to a subject for treating or ameliorating sexualdisorders or symptoms thereof in the subject.

In one aspect, the invention provides a kit comprising a compositiondelineated herein and a label providing instructions for administrationof the composition to a subject for treating or ameliorating cognitivedisorders or symptoms thereof in the subject.

In one aspect, the invention provides a kit comprising a compositiondelineated herein and a label providing instructions for administrationof the composition to a subject for enhancing cognition in the subject.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating sexualdisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methodsherein can further comprise those wherein the subject is identified asin need of such treatment, and those wherein the subject is treated uponadministration of the compounds and/or compositions herein. The methodscan include those wherein the subject has not previously beenadministered the compounds and/or compositions herein, or wherein thesubject has not previously been administered the compounds and/orcompositions herein at the stated dosage levels or administrationregimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating sexualdisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and thernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba). The methodsherein can further comprise those wherein the subject is identified asin need of such treatment, and those wherein the subject is treated uponadministration of the compounds and/or compositions herein. The methodscan include those wherein the subject has not previously beenadministered the compounds and/or compositions herein, or wherein thesubject has not previously been administered the compounds and/orcompositions herein at the stated dosage levels or administrationregimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating sexualdisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, and a 5-HT_(2C)agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine). The methods herein can further comprisethose wherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment,and those wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating sexualdisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, other non-abusableagents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine). The methodsherein can further comprise those wherein the subject is identified asin need of such treatment, and those wherein the subject is treated uponadministration of the compounds and/or compositions herein. The methodscan include those wherein the subject has not previously beenadministered the compounds and/or compositions herein, or wherein thesubject has not previously been administered the compounds and/orcompositions herein at the stated dosage levels or administrationregimens.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating asubject suffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), an endocrine active agent, or anycombination thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating asubject suffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), an endocrineactive agent, or any combination thereof and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating sexualdisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), an endocrine active agent, or anycombination thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating sexualdisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), other non-abusable agents (agentsnot scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine inthe brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332,daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine,talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol,manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort,ginkgo biloba), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), an endocrine activeagent, or any combination thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating cognitivedisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methodsherein can further comprise those wherein the subject is identified asin need of such treatment, and those wherein the subject is treated uponadministration of the compounds and/or compositions herein. The methodscan include those wherein the subject has not previously beenadministered the compounds and/or compositions herein, or wherein thesubject has not previously been administered the compounds and/orcompositions herein at the stated dosage levels or administrationregimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating cognitivedisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methods herein can further comprisethose wherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment,and those wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating cognitivedisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methods herein can further comprise thosewherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment, andthose wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating cognitivedisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methods herein can further comprise thosewherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment, andthose wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating asubject suffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), an endocrine active agent, or anycombination thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating asubject suffering from or susceptible to a cognitive disorder comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a composition comprising any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), an endocrineactive agent, or any combination thereof and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating cognitivedisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), an endocrine active agent, or anycombination thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating cognitivedisorders in a subject comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), an endocrineactive agent, or any combination thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancingcognition in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methodsherein can further comprise those wherein the subject is identified asin need of such treatment, and those wherein the subject is treated uponadministration of the compounds and/or compositions herein. The methodscan include those wherein the subject has not previously beenadministered the compounds and/or compositions herein, or wherein thesubject has not previously been administered the compounds and/orcompositions herein at the stated dosage levels or administrationregimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancingcognition in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methods herein can further comprisethose wherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment,and those wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancingcognition in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methods herein can further comprise thosewherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment, andthose wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancingcognition in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methods herein can further comprise thosewherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment, andthose wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of enhancingcognition comprising administering to a subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising any one ofa 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor(OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), an endocrineactive agent, or any combination thereof and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of enhancingcognition comprising administering to a subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising any one ofa 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor(OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C)agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),an endocrine active agent, or any combination thereof and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancingcognition in a subject comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), an endocrine active agent, or anycombination thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of enhancingcognition in a subject comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g.,carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g.,lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine),other non-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), an endocrineactive agent, or any combination thereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of relievingdepression in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methodsherein can further comprise those wherein the subject is identified asin need of such treatment, and those wherein the subject is treated uponadministration of the compounds and/or compositions herein. The methodscan include those wherein the subject has not previously beenadministered the compounds and/or compositions herein, or wherein thesubject has not previously been administered the compounds and/orcompositions herein at the stated dosage levels or administrationregimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of relievingdepression in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),and a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methods herein can further comprisethose wherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment,and those wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of relievingdepression in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), and a5-HT_(2A)antagonist. The methods herein can further comprise thosewherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment, andthose wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of relievingdepression in a subject comprising administering to the subject a5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and a5-HT_(2A) antagonist. The methods herein can further comprise thosewherein the subject is identified as in need of such treatment, andthose wherein the subject is treated upon administration of thecompounds and/or compositions herein. The methods can include thosewherein the subject has not previously been administered the compoundsand/or compositions herein, or wherein the subject has not previouslybeen administered the compounds and/or compositions herein at the stateddosage levels or administration regimens.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of relievingdepression comprising administering to a subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising any one ofa 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor(OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), an endocrineactive agent, or any combination thereof and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of relievingdepression comprising administering to a subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising any one ofa 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor(e.g., bupropion), a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist, an oxytocin receptor(OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C)agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348,metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents (agents notscheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/or norepinephrine in thebrain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin,edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram,talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine,radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba),an endocrine active agent, or any combination thereof and apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of relievingdepression in a subject comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), an endocrine active agent, or any combinationthereof.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of relievingdepression in a subject comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT_(1A) receptoragonist, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin,vabicaserin, PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), othernon-abusable agents (agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augmentdopamine and/or norepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine,reboxetine, amedalin, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine,lortalamine, mazindol, nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine,viloxazine, maprotiline, ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine,tapentadol, teniloxazine, St. John's wort, ginkgo biloba), an endocrineactive agent, or any combination thereof.

In aspects the endocrine agent is testosterone, which can be in anamount of a dosage range of 25 to 1000 mg per day in men or 150 to 300micrograms per day in women.

In aspects, the subject is that wherein the subject is not being treatedwith a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) agent.

In aspects, the subject is that wherein the subject is being treatedwith a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) agent.

In aspects, the subject is that wherein the subject is identified ashaving selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) agent inducedsexual disorders.

In aspects, the subject is that wherein the subject is being treatedwith a PDE-5 inhibitor compound (i.e., sildenafil, tadalafil, and thelike).

In aspects, the subject is that wherein the subject is not concurrentlybeing treated with a PDE-5 inhibitor compound (i.e., sildenafil,tadalafil, and the like).

In aspects, the subject is that wherein the subject is being treatedwith an endocrine agent (e.g., testosterone).

In aspects, the subject is that wherein the subject is not concurrentlybeing treated with an endocrine agent (e.g., testosterone).

In another aspect, the methods herein comprise taking a sample (i.e.,fluid, blood, urine, saliva, tissue, etc.) and assessing a biologicalmarker (i.e., liver enzymes, CYP3A4, and/or a genetic marker of thetransport, receptor type, receptor density, receptor affinity,metabolism, or activity of serotonin, serotonin 1A or 2A subtype,dopamine, or a receptor subtype of dopamine) to measure health status ofthe subject either prior to, during or after administration of thecompositions herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present inventors have now discovered a therapeutic strategy thataddresses sexual disorders, cognitive disorders, or offers cognitionenhancement in a subject.

The present invention relates, at least in part, to the discovery that acombination of a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (which is optionally a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist) (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine,flibanserin), a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g.,bupropion), and oxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin,oxytocin, Syntocinon®), (and optionally an endocrine active agent)provides unexpected superior and synergistic results in addressingsexual disorders, cognitive disorders, or offers cognition enhancementin a subject.

1. DEFINITIONS

Before further description of the present invention, and in order thatthe invention may be more readily understood, certain terms are firstdefined and collected here for convenience.

The term “administration” or “administering” includes routes ofintroducing the compound of the invention(s) to a subject to performtheir intended function. Examples of routes of administration that maybe used include injection (subcutaneous, intravenous, parenterally,intraperitoneally, intrathecal), oral, buccal, sublingual, inhalation,rectal and transdermal. The pharmaceutical preparations may be given byforms suitable for each administration route. For example, thesepreparations are administered in tablets or capsule form, by injection,inhalation, eye lotion, ointment, suppository, etc. administration byinjection, infusion or inhalation; topical by lotion or ointment; andrectal by suppositories. Oral administration is preferred. The injectioncan be bolus or can be continuous infusion. Depending on the route ofadministration, the compound of the invention can be coated with ordisposed in a selected material to protect it from natural conditionswhich may detrimentally effect its ability to perform its intendedfunction. The compound of the invention can be administered alone, or inconjunction with either another agent as described above or with apharmaceutically-acceptable carrier, or both. The compound of theinvention can be administered prior to the administration of the otheragent, simultaneously with the agent, or after the administration of theagent. Furthermore, the compound of the invention can also beadministered in a pro-drug form which is converted into its activemetabolite, or more active metabolite in vivo.

The term “alkyl” refers to the radical of saturated aliphatic groups,including straight-chain alkyl groups, branched-chain alkyl groups,cycloalkyl (alicyclic) groups, alkyl substituted cycloalkyl groups, andcycloalkyl substituted alkyl groups. The term alkyl further includesalkyl groups, which can further include oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur orphosphorous atoms replacing one or more carbons of the hydrocarbonbackbone, e.g., oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorous atoms. Inpreferred embodiments, a straight chain or branched chain alkyl has 30or fewer carbon atoms in its backbone (e.g., C1-C30 for straight chain,C₃-C₃₀ for branched chain), preferably 26 or fewer, and more preferably20 or fewer, and still more preferably 4 or fewer. Likewise, preferredcycloalkyls have from 3-10 carbon atoms in their ring structure, andmore preferably have 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 carbons in the ring structure.

Moreover, the term alkyl as used throughout the specification andsentences is intended to include both “unsubstituted alkyls” and“substituted alkyls,” the latter of which refers to alkyl moietieshaving substituents replacing a hydrogen on one or more carbons of thehydrocarbon backbone. Such substituents can include, for example,halogen, hydroxyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, arylcarbonyloxy, alkoxycarbonyloxy,aryloxycarbonyloxy, carboxylate, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl,aminocarbonyl, alkylthiocarbonyl, alkoxyl, phosphate, phosphonato,phosphinato, cyano, amino (including alkyl amino, dialkylamino,arylamino, diarylamino, and alkylarylamino), acylamino (includingalkylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonylamino, carbamoyl and ureido), amidino,imino, sulfhydryl, alkylthio, arylthio, thiocarboxylate, sulfates,sulfonato, sulfamoyl, sulfonamido, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, azido,heterocyclyl, alkylaryl, or an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety. Itwill be understood by those skilled in the art that the moietiessubstituted on the hydrocarbon chain can themselves be substituted, ifappropriate. Cycloalkyls can be further substituted, e.g., with thesubstituents described above. An “alkylaryl” moiety is an alkylsubstituted with an aryl (e.g., phenylmethyl (benzyl)). The term “alkyl”also includes unsaturated aliphatic groups analogous in length andpossible substitution to the alkyls described above, but that contain atleast one double or triple bond respectively.

Unless the number of carbons is otherwise specified, “lower alkyl” asused herein means an alkyl group, as defined above, but having from oneto ten carbons, more preferably from one to six, and still morepreferably from one to four carbon atoms in its backbone structure,which may be straight or branched-chain. Examples of lower alkyl groupsinclude methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, tert-butyl, hexyl, heptyl,octyl and so forth. In preferred embodiment, the term “lower alkyl”includes a straight chain alkyl having 4 or fewer carbon atoms in itsbackbone, e.g., C1-C4 alkyl.

The terms “alkoxyalkyl,” “polyaminoalkyl” and “thioalkoxyalkyl” refer toalkyl groups, as described above, which further include oxygen, nitrogenor sulfur atoms replacing one or more carbons of the hydrocarbonbackbone, e.g., oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atoms.

The terms “alkenyl” and “alkynyl” refer to unsaturated aliphatic groupsanalogous in length and possible substitution to the alkyls describedabove, but that contain at least one double or triple bond,respectively. For example, the invention contemplates cyano andpropargyl groups.

The term “aryl” as used herein, refers to the radical of aryl groups,including 5- and 6-membered single-ring aromatic groups that may includefrom zero to four heteroatoms, for example, benzene, pyrrole, furan,thiophene, imidazole, benzoxazole, benzothiazole, triazole, tetrazole,pyrazole, pyridine, pyrazine, pyridazine and pyrimidine, and the like.Aryl groups also include polycyclic fused aromatic groups such asnaphthyl, quinolyl, indolyl, and the like. Those aryl groups havingheteroatoms in the ring structure may also be referred to as “arylheterocycles,” “heteroaryls” or “heteroaromatics.” The aromatic ring canbe substituted at one or more ring positions with such substituents asdescribed above, as for example, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy,alkylcarbonyloxy, arylcarbonyloxy, alkoxycarbonyloxy,aryloxycarbonyloxy, carboxylate, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl,aminocarbonyl, alkylthiocarbonyl, phosphate, phosphonato, phosphinato,cyano, amino (including alkyl amino, dialkylamino, arylamino,diarylamino, and alkylarylamino), acylamino (includingalkylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonylamino, carbamoyl and ureido), amidino,imino, sulfhydryl, alkylthio, arylthio, thiocarboxylate, sulfates,sulfonato, sulfamoyl, sulfonamido, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, azido,heterocyclyl, alkylaryl, or an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety. Arylgroups can also be fused or bridged with alicyclic or heterocyclic ringswhich are not aromatic so as to form a polycycle (e.g., tetralin).

The term “associating with” refers to a condition of proximity between achemical entity or compound, or portions thereof, and a binding pocketor binding site on a protein. The association may be non-covalent(wherein the juxtaposition is energetically favored by hydrogen bondingor van der Waals or electrostatic interactions) or it may be covalent.

The language “biological activities” of a compound of the inventionincludes all activities elicited by compound of the inventions in aresponsive cell. It includes genomic and non-genomic activities elicitedby these compounds.

“Biological composition” or “biological sample” refers to a compositioncontaining or derived from cells or biopolymers. Cell-containingcompositions include, for example, mammalian blood, red cellconcentrates, platelet concentrates, leukocyte concentrates, blood cellproteins, blood plasma, platelet-rich plasma, a plasma concentrate, aprecipitate from any fractionation of the plasma, a supernatant from anyfractionation of the plasma, blood plasma protein fractions, purified orpartially purified blood proteins or other components, serum, semen,mammalian colostrum, milk, saliva, placental extracts, acryoprecipitate, a cryosupernatant, a cell lysate, mammalian cellculture or culture medium, products of fermentation, ascites fluid,proteins induced in blood cells, and products produced in cell cultureby normal or transformed cells (e.g., via recombinant DNA or monoclonalantibody technology). Biological compositions can be cell-free. In apreferred embodiment, a suitable biological composition or biologicalsample is a red blood cell suspension. In some embodiments, the bloodcell suspension includes mammalian blood cells. Preferably, the bloodcells are obtained from a human, a non-human primate, a dog, a cat, ahorse, a cow, a goat, a sheep or a pig. In preferred embodiments, theblood cell suspension includes red blood cells and/or platelets and/orleukocytes and/or bone marrow cells.

The term “chiral” refers to molecules which have the property ofnon-superimposability of the mirror image partner, while the term“achiral” refers to molecules which are superimposable on their minorimage partner.

The term “diastereomers” refers to stereoisomers with two or morecenters of dissymmetry and whose molecules are not minor images of oneanother.

The term “effective amount” includes an amount effective, at dosages andfor periods of time necessary, to achieve the desired result, e.g.,sufficient to treat a sexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desiredisorder in a subject. An effective amount of compound of the inventionmay vary according to factors such as the disease state, age, and weightof the subject, and the ability of the compound of the invention toelicit a desired response in the subject. Dosage regimens may beadjusted to provide the optimum therapeutic response. An effectiveamount is also one in which any toxic or detrimental effects (e.g., sideeffects) of the compound of the invention are outweighed by thetherapeutically beneficial effects.

A therapeutically effective amount of compound of the invention (i.e.,an effective dosage) may range from about 0.001 to 30 mg/kg body weight,preferably about 0.01 to 25 mg/kg body weight, more preferably about 0.1to 20 mg/kg body weight, and even more preferably about 1 to 10 mg/kg, 2to 9 mg/kg, 3 to 8 mg/kg, 4 to 7 mg/kg, or 5 to 6 mg/kg body weight. Theskilled artisan will appreciate that certain factors may influence thedosage required to effectively treat a subject, including but notlimited to the severity of the disease or disorder, previous treatments,the general health and/or age of the subject, and other diseasespresent. Moreover, treatment of a subject with a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound of the invention can include a singletreatment or, preferably, can include a series of treatments. In oneexample, a subject is treated with a compound of the invention in therange of between about 0.1 to 20 mg/kg body weight, one time per weekfor between about 1 to 10 weeks, preferably between 2 to 8 weeks, morepreferably between about 3 to 7 weeks, and even more preferably forabout 4, 5, or 6 weeks. It will also be appreciated that the effectivedosage of a compound of the invention used for treatment may increase ordecrease over the course of a particular treatment. Administrationregimens herein where designated are in accordance with the followingabbreviations: SID or QD=Once a day; BID=Twice a day, TID=Three times aday; QID=Four times a day; q.h.s=every night.

The term “enantiomers” refers to two stereoisomers of a compound whichare non-superimposable minor images of one another. An equimolar mixtureof two enantiomers is called a “racemic mixture” or a “racemate.” Thecompounds of this invention may contain one or more asymmetric centersand thus occur as racemates and racemic mixtures, single enantiomers,individual diastereomers and diastereomeric mixtures. All such isomericforms of these compounds are expressly included in the presentinvention. The compounds of this invention may also be represented inmultiple tautomeric forms, in such instances, the invention expresslyincludes all tautomeric forms of the compounds described herein. Allsuch isomeric forms of such compounds are expressly included in thepresent invention. All crystal forms of the compounds described hereinare expressly included in the present invention.

The term “haloalkyl” is intended to include alkyl groups as definedabove that are mono-, di- or polysubstituted by halogen, e.g.,fluoromethyl and trifluoromethyl.

The term “halogen” designates —F, —Cl, —Br or —I.

The term “hydroxyl” means —OH.

The term “heteroatom” as used herein means an atom of any element otherthan carbon or hydrogen. Preferred heteroatoms are nitrogen, oxygen,sulfur and phosphorus.

The term “homeostasis” is art-recognized to mean maintenance of static,or constant, conditions in an internal environment.

The language “improved biological properties” refers to any activityinherent in a compound of the invention that enhances its effectivenessin vivo. In a preferred embodiment, this term refers to any qualitativeor quantitative improved therapeutic property of a compound of theinvention, such as reduced toxicity.

The term “optionally substituted” is intended to encompass groups thatare unsubstituted or are substituted by other than hydrogen at one ormore available positions, typically 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 positions, by one ormore suitable groups (which may be the same or different). Such optionalsubstituents include, for example, hydroxy, halogen, cyano, nitro,C₁-C₈alkyl, C₂-C₈ alkenyl, C₂-C₈alkynyl, C₁-C₈alkoxy, C₂-C₈alkyl ether,C₃-C₈alkanone, C₁-C₈alkylthio, amino, mono- or di-(C1-C₈alkyl)amino,haloC₁-C₈alkyl, haloC₁-C₈alkoxy, C₁-C₈alkanoyl, C₂-C₈alkanoyloxy,C₁-C₈alkoxycarbonyl, —COOH, —CONH₂, mono- ordi-(C₁-C₈alkyl)aminocarbonyl, —SO₂NH₂, and/or mono ordi(C₁-C₈alkyl)sulfonamido, as well as carbocyclic and heterocyclicgroups. Optional substitution is also indicated by the phrase“substituted with from 0 to X substituents,” where X is the maximumnumber of possible substituents. Certain optionally substituted groupsare substituted with from 0 to 2, 3 or 4 independently selectedsubstituents (i.e., are unsubstituted or substituted with up to therecited maximum number of substituents).

The term “isomers” or “stereoisomers” refers to compounds which haveidentical chemical constitution, but differ with regard to thearrangement of the atoms or groups in space.

The term “modulate” refers to an increase or decrease, e.g., thealteration in sexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorderand/or symptoms thereof in a subject such that a desired end result isachieved, e.g., a therapeutic result.

The term “obtaining” as in “obtaining a compound useful in treatingsexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder” is intended toinclude purchasing, synthesizing or otherwise acquiring the compound.

The phrases “parenteral administration” and “administered parenterally”as used herein means modes of administration other than enteral andtopical administration, usually by injection, and includes, withoutlimitation, intravenous, intramuscular, intraarterial, intrathecal,intracapsular, intraorbital, intracardiac, intradermal, intraperitoneal,transtracheal, subcutaneous, subcuticular, intraarticulare, subcapsular,subarachnoid, intraspinal and intrasternal injection and infusion.

The terms “polycyclyl” or “polycyclic radical” refer to the radical oftwo or more cyclic rings (e.g., cycloalkyls, cycloalkenyls,cycloalkynyls, aryls and/or heterocyclyls) in which two or more carbonsare common to two adjoining rings, e.g., the rings are “fused rings”.Rings that are joined through non-adjacent atoms are termed “bridged”rings. Each of the rings of the polycycle can be substituted with suchsubstituents as described above, as for example, halogen, hydroxyl,alkylcarbonyloxy, arylcarbonyloxy, alkoxycarbonyloxy,aryloxycarbonyloxy, carboxylate, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl,aminocarbonyl, alkylthiocarbonyl, alkoxyl, phosphate, phosphonato,phosphinato, cyano, amino (including alkyl amino, dialkylamino,arylamino, diarylamino, and alkylarylamino), acylamino (includingalkylcarbonylamino, arylcarbonylamino, carbamoyl and ureido), amidino,imino, sulfhydryl, alkylthio, arylthio, thiocarboxylate, sulfates,sulfonato, sulfamoyl, sulfonamido, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, azido,heterocyclyl, alkyl, alkylaryl, or an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety.

The term “prodrug” or “pro-drug” includes compounds with moieties thatcan be metabolized in vivo. Generally, the prodrugs are metabolized invivo by esterases or by other mechanisms to active drugs. Examples ofprodrugs and their uses are well known in the art (See, e.g., Berge etal. (1977) “Pharmaceutical Salts”, J. Pharm. Sci. 66:1-19). The prodrugscan be prepared in situ during the final isolation and purification ofthe compounds, or by separately reacting the purified compound in itsfree acid form or hydroxyl with a suitable esterifying agent. Hydroxylgroups can be converted into esters via treatment with a carboxylicacid. Examples of prodrug moieties include substituted andunsubstituted, branch or unbranched lower alkyl ester moieties, (e.g.,propionoic acid esters), lower alkenyl esters, di-lower alkyl-aminolower-alkyl esters (e.g., dimethylaminoethyl ester), acylamino loweralkyl esters (e.g., acetyloxymethyl ester), acyloxy lower alkyl esters(e.g., pivaloyloxymethyl ester), aryl esters (phenyl ester), aryl-loweralkyl esters (e.g., benzyl ester), substituted (e.g., with methyl, halo,or methoxy substituents) aryl and aryl-lower alkyl esters, amides,lower-alkyl amides, di-lower alkyl amides, and hydroxy amides. Preferredprodrug moieties are propionoic acid esters and acyl esters. Prodrugswhich are converted to active forms through other mechanisms in vivo arealso included.

The language “a prophylactically effective amount” of a compound refersto an amount of a compound of the invention any formula herein orotherwise described herein which is effective, upon single or multipledose administration to the patient, in preventing or treating a sexualdisorder.

The language “reduced toxicity” is intended to include a reduction inany undesired side effect elicited by a compound of the invention whenadministered in vivo e.g., formulating bupropion, by itself a mildstimulant, with trazodone, by itself a moderate sedative, in theproprietary ratio of Lorexys will neutralize the main side effects ofeach of the two drugs.

The term “subject” includes organisms which are capable of sufferingfrom a sexual disorder or who could otherwise benefit from theadministration of a compound or composition of the invention, such ashuman (male or female) and non-human animals (male or female). Preferredhumans include human patients suffering from or prone to suffering fromsexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder or associatedstate, as described herein. The term “non-human animals” of theinvention includes all vertebrates, e.g., mammals, e.g., rodents, e.g.,mice, and non-mammals, such as non-human primates, e.g., sheep, dog,cow, chickens, amphibians, reptiles, etc.

The term “susceptible to a sexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desiredisorder” is meant to include subjects at risk of developing sexualdisorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder, e.g., subjects previouslydiagnosed as having or having a family or medical history of sexualdisorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and the like.

The phrases “systemic administration, “administered systemically”,“peripheral administration” and “administered peripherally” as usedherein mean the administration of a compound of the invention(s), drugor other material, such that it enters the patient's system and, thus,is subject to metabolism and other like processes, for example,subcutaneous administration.

The language “therapeutically effective amount” of a compound of theinvention of the invention refers to an amount of an agent which iseffective, upon single or multiple dose administration to the patient,in modulating sexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorderand/or symptoms of sexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder,or in improving the patient (either objectively or subjectivelyaccording to the patient or health care provider) beyond that expectedin the absence of such treatment.

With respect to the nomenclature of a chiral center, terms “d” and “1”configuration are as defined by the IUPAC Recommendations. As to the useof the terms, diastereomer, racemate, epimer and enantiomer will be usedin their normal context to describe the stereochemistry of preparations.

2. COMPOUNDS OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, the invention provides compounds capable of modulatingsexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder in a subject. Suchcompounds include a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone,mirtazapine, flibanserin), a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), and an endocrine active agent. Compositions of theinvention further include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In one aspect, the invention provides compounds capable of modulatingsexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder in a subject. Suchcompounds include a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone,mirtazapine, flibanserin), a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin), anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion), anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), a 5-HT_(2C) agonist (e.g., lorcaserin, vabicaserin,PRX-00933, YM348, metachlorophenylpiperazine), other non-abusable agents(agents not scheduled by the DEA) that augment dopamine and/ornorepinephrine in the brain, e.g., atomoxetine, reboxetine, amedalin,CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, mazindol,nisoxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, viloxazine, maprotiline,ciclazindol, manifaxine, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, St.John's wort, ginkgo biloba), and an endocrine active agent. Compositionsof the invention further include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

The compounds delineated herein include a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin), that is a compoundthat demonstrates antagonistic activity against the 5-HT_(2A) receptor;a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion); that isa compound that exhibits inhibition activity in norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake; a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone,mirtazapine, flibanserin), that is a compound that demonstrates agonistactivity against the 5-HT_(1A) receptor; an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin, Syntocinon®), that is a compoundthat demonstrates agonistic activity against the oxytocin receptor; andan endocrine active agent, that is an agent that is active in modulatingthe endocrine system.

The compounds delineated herein include a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist (e.g.,trazodone, nefazodone, mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin,clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907,cyproheptadine, aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), that is a compound thatdemonstrates antagonistic activity against the 5-HT_(2A) receptor; anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (e.g., bupropion); that is acompound that exhibits inhibition activity in norepinephrine-dopaminereuptake; a 5-HT_(1A) receptor agonist (e.g., trazodone, nefazodone,mirtazapine, flibanserin, ketanserin, ritanserin, clozapine, olanzapine,quetiapine, risperidone, asenapine, MDL-100,907, cyproheptadine,aripiprazole, and the general class of2-alkyl-4-aryl-tetrahydro-pyrimido-azepines), that is a compound thatdemonstrates agonist activity against the 5-HT_(1A) receptor; anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist (e.g., carbetocin, oxytocin,Syntocinon®), that is a compound that demonstrates agonistic activityagainst the oxytocin receptor; and an endocrine active agent, that is anagent that is active in modulating the endocrine system.

In one embodiment, the invention provides a compound (e.g., a compoundherein) capable of modulating sexual disorder or hypoactive sexualdesire disorder; and pharmaceutically acceptable esters, salts, isomersand prodrugs thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a compound (e.g., acompound herein) capable of modulating cognition disorder; andpharmaceutically acceptable esters, salts, isomers and prodrugs thereof.

In another embodiment, the invention provides a compound (e.g., acompound herein) capable of enhancing cognition; and pharmaceuticallyacceptable esters, salts, isomers and prodrugs thereof.

Naturally occurring or synthetic isomers can be separated in severalways known in the art. Methods for separating a racemic mixture of twoenantiomers include chromatography using a chiral stationary phase (see,e.g., “Chiral Liquid Chromatography,” W. J. Lough, Ed. Chapman and Hall,New York (1989)). Enantiomers can also be separated by classicalresolution techniques. For example, formation of diastereomeric saltsand fractional crystallization can be used to separate enantiomers. Forthe separation of enantiomers of carboxylic acids, the diastereomericsalts can be formed by addition of enantiomerically pure chiral basessuch as brucine, quinine, ephedrine, strychnine, and the like.Alternatively, diastereomeric esters can be formed with enantiomericallypure chiral alcohols such as menthol, followed by separation of thediastereomeric esters and hydrolysis to yield the free, enantiomericallyenriched carboxylic acid. For separation of the optical isomers of aminocompounds, addition of chiral carboxylic or sulfonic acids, such ascamphorsulfonic acid, tartaric acid, mandelic acid, or lactic acid canresult in formation of the diastereomeric salts.

3. USES OF THE COMPOUNDS OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment, the invention provides methods of treating a diseaseor disorder in a subject comprising administering to the subject acomposition delineated herein. In one embodiment, the invention providesmethods of treating sexual disorder in a subject comprisingadministering to the subject a composition delineated herein. In certainembodiments, the subject is a mammal, e.g., a primate, e.g., a human. Inaspect, the disease, disorder or symptom thereof in which the compounds,compositions, and methods of treatment relate to is one described in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4^(th)edition—Text Revision, (DSM-I-TRV), American Psychiatric Association.

In certain embodiments, the methods of the invention includeadministering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of acompound of the invention in combination with another pharmaceuticallyactive compound. Examples of pharmaceutically active compounds includecompounds known to treat sexual disorder in a subject. Otherpharmaceutically active compounds that may be used can be found inHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Thirteenth Edition, Eds. T.R. Harrison et al. McGraw-Hill N.Y., NY; and the Physicians DeskReference 50th Edition 1997, Oradell New Jersey, Medical Economics Co.,the complete contents of which are expressly incorporated herein byreference. The compound of the invention and the pharmaceutically activecompound may be administered to the subject in the same pharmaceuticalcomposition or in different pharmaceutical compositions (at the sametime or at different times).

Determination of a therapeutically effective sexual disorder effectiveamount, a prophylactically effective sexual disorder or hypoactivesexual desire disorder amount of the compound of the invention, can bereadily made by the physician or veterinarian (the “attendingclinician”), as one skilled in the art, by the use of known techniquesand by observing results obtained under analogous circumstances. Thedosages may be varied depending upon the requirements of the patient inthe judgment of the attending clinician; the severity of the conditionbeing treated and the particular compound being employed. In determiningthe therapeutically effective sexual disorder or hypoactive sexualdesire disorder amount or dose, and the prophylactically effectivesexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder amount or dose, anumber of factors are considered by the attending clinician, including,but not limited to: the specific sexual disorder or hypoactive sexualdesire disorder involved; pharmacodynamic characteristics of theparticular agent and its mode and route of administration; the desiredtime course of treatment; the species of mammal; its size, age, andgeneral health; the specific disease involved; the degree of orinvolvement or the severity of the disease; the response of theindividual patient; the particular compound administered; the mode ofadministration; the bioavailability characteristics of the preparationadministered; the dose regimen selected; the kind of concurrenttreatment (i.e., the interaction of the compound of the invention withother co-administered therapeutics); and other relevant circumstances.

The dosage administration can be in a single dosage form or multipledosage forms. The dosages can be administered concurrently,simultaneously, or sequentially. The dosages can be a single dosageimmediately prior to sexual activity, or can be one or more doses dailywithout regard to timing prior to sexual activity. Treatment can beinitiated with smaller dosages, which are less than the optimum dose ofthe compound. Thereafter, the dosage may be increased by smallincrements until the optimum effect under the circumstances is reached.For convenience, the total daily dosage may be divided and administeredin portions during the day if desired. A therapeutically effectiveamount and a prophylactically effective amount of a compound of theinvention of the invention is expected to vary from about 0.1 milligramper kilogram of body weight per day (mg/kg/day) to about 100 mg/kg/day.

The identification of those patients who are in need of prophylactictreatment for sexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder iswell within the ability and knowledge of one skilled in the art. Certainof the methods for identification of patients which are at risk ofdeveloping sexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder whichcan be treated by the subject method are appreciated in the medicalarts, such as family history, and the presence of risk factorsassociated with the development of that disease state in the subjectpatient (e.g., use of antidepressant drugs, hormonal contraceptives,antihormonal and/or cytotoxic chemotherapies, sedatives, antipsychoticdrugs, antiepileptic drugs, mood stabilizer drugs, opioid drugs,alcohol, or narcotic drugs). A clinician skilled in the art can readilyidentify such candidate patients, by the use of, for example, clinicaltests, physical examination and medical/family history.

As used herein, “obtaining a biological sample from a subject,” includesobtaining a sample for use in the methods described herein. A biologicalsample is described above.

In another aspect, a compound of the invention is packaged in atherapeutically effective amount with a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier or diluent. The composition may be formulated for treating asubject suffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder or hypoactivesexual desire disorder, and packaged with instructions to treat asubject suffering from or susceptible to a sexual disorder or hypoactivesexual desire disorder.

The subject may be at risk of a sexual disorder or hypoactive sexualdesire disorder, may be exhibiting symptoms of a sexual disorder orhypoactive sexual desire disorder, may be susceptible to a sexualdisorder or hypoactive sexual desire disorder and/or may have beendiagnosed with a sexual desire disorder.

If the modulation of the status indicates that the subject may have afavorable clinical response to the treatment, the subject may be treatedwith the compound. For example, the subject can be administeredtherapeutically effective dose or doses of the compound.

Kits of the invention include kits for treating a sexual disorder orhypoactive sexual desire disorder in a subject. The kit may include acompound of the invention, for example, a compound described herein,pharmaceutically acceptable esters, salts, and prodrugs thereof, andinstructions for use. The instructions for use may include informationon dosage, method of delivery, storage of the kit, etc. In aspects, thekits (and methods of using them) comprise instructions indicating thatthe compositions and/or treatment methods are contraindicated for (ornot to be administered to) subjects that: (i) require and/or are takingCYP3A4, CYP 2B6-, or CYP 2D6-metabolized drugs; (ii) take any sexhormone other than an approved hormonal contraceptive; (iii) drink morethan one alcoholic drink per day (e.g., 12-oz beer, 4-oz wine, etc).

Alternatively, the effects of compound of the invention can becharacterized in vivo using animals models.

In another embodiment, the invention provides methods of treatingcognitive disorder in a subject comprising administering to the subjecta composition delineated herein. In certain embodiments, the subject isa mammal, e.g., a primate, e.g., a human. In aspect, the disease,disorder or symptom thereof in which the compounds, compositions, andmethods of treatment relate to is one described in the Diagnostic andStatistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4^(th) edition—Text Revision,(DSM-I-TRV), American Psychiatric Association.

In certain embodiments, the methods of the invention includeadministering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of acompound of the invention in combination with another pharmaceuticallyactive compound. Examples of pharmaceutically active compounds includecompounds known to treat cognitive disorder in a subject. Otherpharmaceutically active compounds that may be used can be found inHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Thirteenth Edition, Eds. T.R. Harrison et al. McGraw-Hill N.Y., NY; and the Physicians DeskReference 50th Edition 1997, Oradell New Jersey, Medical Economics Co.,the complete contents of which are expressly incorporated herein byreference. The compound of the invention and the pharmaceutically activecompound may be administered to the subject in the same pharmaceuticalcomposition or in different pharmaceutical compositions (at the sametime or at different times).

Determination of a therapeutically effective cognitive disordereffective amount, a prophylactically effective cognitive disorder amountof the compound of the invention, can be readily made by the physicianor veterinarian (the “attending clinician”), as one skilled in the art,by the use of known techniques and by observing results obtained underanalogous circumstances. The dosages may be varied depending upon therequirements of the patient in the judgment of the attending clinician;the severity of the condition being treated and the particular compoundbeing employed. In determining the therapeutically effective cognitivedisorder amount or dose, and the prophylactically effective cognitivedisorder amount or dose, a number of factors are considered by theattending clinician, including, but not limited to: the specificcognitive disorder involved; pharmacodynamic characteristics of theparticular agent and its mode and route of administration; the desiredtime course of treatment; the species of mammal; its size, age, andgeneral health; the specific disease involved; the degree of orinvolvement or the severity of the disease; the response of theindividual patient; the particular compound administered; the mode ofadministration; the bioavailability characteristics of the preparationadministered; the dose regimen selected; the kind of concurrenttreatment (i.e., the interaction of the compound of the invention withother co-administered therapeutics); and other relevant circumstances.

The dosage administration can be in a single dosage form or multipledosage forms. The dosages can be administered concurrently,simultaneously, or sequentially. The dosages can be a single dosage, orcan be one or more doses daily. Treatment can be initiated with smallerdosages, which are less than the optimum dose of the compound.Thereafter, the dosage may be increased by small increments until theoptimum effect under the circumstances is reached. For convenience, thetotal daily dosage may be divided and administered in portions duringthe day if desired. A therapeutically effective amount and aprophylactically effective amount of a compound of the invention of theinvention is expected to vary from about 0.1 milligram per kilogram ofbody weight per day (mg/kg/day) to about 100 mg/kg/day.

The identification of those patients who are in need of prophylactictreatment for cognitive disorder is well within the ability andknowledge of one skilled in the art. Certain of the methods foridentification of patients which are at risk of developing cognitivedisorder which can be treated by the subject method are appreciated inthe medical arts, such as family history, and the presence of riskfactors associated with the development of that disease state in thesubject patient. A clinician skilled in the art can readily identifysuch candidate patients, by the use of, for example, clinical tests,physical examination and medical/family history.

As used herein, “obtaining a biological sample from a subject,” includesobtaining a sample for use in the methods described herein. A biologicalsample is described above.

In another aspect, a compound of the invention is packaged in atherapeutically effective amount with a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier or diluent. The composition may be formulated for treating asubject suffering from or susceptible to a cognition disorder, andpackaged with instructions to treat a subject suffering from orsusceptible to a cognitiondisorder.

The subject may be at risk of a cognition disorder, may be exhibitingsymptoms of a cognition disorder, may be susceptible to a cognitivedisorder and/or may have been diagnosed with a cognition disorder.

If the modulation of the status indicates that the subject may have afavorable clinical response to the treatment, the subject may be treatedwith the compound. For example, the subject can be administeredtherapeutically effective dose or doses of the compound.

Kits of the invention include kits for treating a cognitive disorder ina subject. The kit may include a compound of the invention, for example,a compound described herein, pharmaceutically acceptable esters, salts,and prodrugs thereof, and instructions for use. The instructions for usemay include information on dosage, method of delivery, storage of thekit, etc. In aspects, the kits (and methods of using them) compriseinstructions indicating that the compositions and/or treatment methodsare contraindicated for (or not to be administered to) subjects that:(i) require and/or are taking CYP3A4, CYP 2B6-, or CYP 2D6-metabolizeddrugs; (ii) drink more than one alcoholic drink per day (e.g., 12-ozbeer, 4-oz wine, etc).

Alternatively, the effects of compound of the invention can becharacterized in vivo using animals models.

In another embodiment, the invention provides methods of enhancingcognition in a subject comprising administering to the subject acomposition delineated herein. In certain embodiments, the subject is amammal, e.g., a primate, e.g., a human. In aspect, the disease, disorderor symptom thereof in which the compounds, compositions, and methods oftreatment relate to is one described in the Diagnostic and StatisticalManual of Mental Disorders 4^(th) edition—Text Revision, (DSM-I-TRV),American Psychiatric Association.

In certain embodiments, the methods of the invention includeadministering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of acompound of the invention in combination with another pharmaceuticallyactive compound. Examples of pharmaceutically active compounds includecompounds known to enhance cognition in a subject. Otherpharmaceutically active compounds that may be used can be found inHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Thirteenth Edition, Eds. T.R. Harrison et al. McGraw-Hill N.Y., NY; and the Physicians DeskReference 50th Edition 1997, Oradell New Jersey, Medical Economics Co.,the complete contents of which are expressly incorporated herein byreference. The compound of the invention and the pharmaceutically activecompound may be administered to the subject in the same pharmaceuticalcomposition or in different pharmaceutical compositions (at the sametime or at different times).

Determination of a therapeutically effective cognition enhancingeffective amount, a prophylactically effective cognition enhancementamount of the compound of the invention, can be readily made by thephysician or veterinarian (the “attending clinician”), as one skilled inthe art, by the use of known techniques and by observing resultsobtained under analogous circumstances. The dosages may be varieddepending upon the requirements of the patient in the judgment of theattending clinician; the severity of the condition being treated and theparticular compound being employed. In determining the therapeuticallyeffective cognition enhancement amount or dose, and the prophylacticallyeffective cognition enhancing amount or dose, a number of factors areconsidered by the attending clinician, including, but not limited to:the specific cognition enhancement needed; pharmacodynamiccharacteristics of the particular agent and its mode and route ofadministration; the desired time course of treatment; the species ofmammal; its size, age, and general health; the specific diseaseinvolved; the degree of or involvement or the severity of the disease;the response of the individual patient; the particular compoundadministered; the mode of administration; the bioavailabilitycharacteristics of the preparation administered; the dose regimenselected; the kind of concurrent treatment (i.e., the interaction of thecompound of the invention with other co-administered therapeutics); andother relevant circumstances.

The dosage administration can be in a single dosage form or multipledosage forms. The dosages can be administered concurrently,simultaneously, or sequentially. The dosages can be a single dosage, orcan be one or more doses daily. Treatment can be initiated with smallerdosages, which are less than the optimum dose of the compound.Thereafter, the dosage may be increased by small increments until theoptimum effect under the circumstances is reached. For convenience, thetotal daily dosage may be divided and administered in portions duringthe day if desired. A therapeutically effective amount and aprophylactically effective amount of a compound of the invention of theinvention is expected to vary from about 0.1 milligram per kilogram ofbody weight per day (mg/kg/day) to about 100 mg/kg/day.

The identification of those patients who are in need of prophylactictreatment for cognition enhancement is well within the ability andknowledge of one skilled in the art. Certain of the methods foridentification of patients which are at risk of needing cognitionenhancement which can be treated by the subject method are appreciatedin the medical arts, such as family history, and the presence of riskfactors associated with the development of that disease state in thesubject patient. A clinician skilled in the art can readily identifysuch candidate patients, by the use of, for example, clinical tests,physical examination and medical/family history.

As used herein, “obtaining a biological sample from a subject,” includesobtaining a sample for use in the methods described herein. A biologicalsample is described above.

In another aspect, a compound of the invention is packaged in atherapeutically effective amount with a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier or diluent. The composition may be formulated for treating asubject requiring or susceptible to requiring cognition enhancement, andpackaged with instructions to treat a subject requiring or susceptibleto requiring cognition enhancement.

The subject may be at risk requiring cognition enhancement, may beexhibiting symptoms of requiring cognition enhancement, may besusceptible to requiring cognition enhancement and/or may have beendiagnosed with requiring cognition enhancement.

If the modulation of the status indicates that the subject may have afavorable clinical response to the treatment, the subject may be treatedwith the compound. For example, the subject can be administeredtherapeutically effective dose or doses of the compound.

Kits of the invention include kits for enhancing cognition in a subject.The kit may include a compound of the invention, for example, a compounddescribed herein, pharmaceutically acceptable esters, salts, andprodrugs thereof, and instructions for use. The instructions for use mayinclude information on dosage, method of delivery, storage of the kit,etc. In aspects, the kits (and methods of using them) compriseinstructions indicating that the compositions and/or treatment methodsare contraindicated for (or not to be administered to) subjects that:(i) require and/or are taking CYP3A4, CYP 2B6-, or CYP 2D6-metabolizeddrugs; (ii) drink more than one alcoholic drink per day (e.g., 12-ozbeer, 4-oz wine, etc).

Alternatively, the effects of compound of the invention can becharacterized in vivo using animals models.

4. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS

The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition, comprising aneffective amount of a compound described herein and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. In a further embodiment, the effective amount iseffective to treat a sexual disorder or hypoactive sexual desiredisorder, as described previously.

In an embodiment, the compound of the invention is administered to thesubject using a pharmaceutically-acceptable formulation, e.g., apharmaceutically-acceptable formulation that provides sustained deliveryof the compound of the invention to a subject for at least 12 hours, 24hours, 36 hours, 48 hours, one week, two weeks, three weeks, or fourweeks after the pharmaceutically-acceptable formulation is administeredto the subject.

In certain embodiments, these pharmaceutical compositions are suitablefor topical or oral, buccal or sublingual administration to a subject.In other embodiments, as described in detail below, the pharmaceuticalcompositions of the present invention may be specially formulated foradministration in solid or liquid form, including those adapted for thefollowing: (1) oral administration, for example, drenches (aqueous ornon-aqueous solutions or suspensions), tablets, boluses, powders,granules, pastes; (2) parenteral administration, for example, bysubcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous injection as, for example, asterile solution or suspension; (3) topical application, for example, asa cream, ointment or spray applied to the skin; (4) intravaginally orintrarectally, for example, as a pessary, cream or foam; or (5) aerosol,for example, as an aqueous aerosol, liposomal preparation or solidparticles containing the compound or composition herein.

The phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable” refers to those compound of theinventions of the present invention, compositions containing suchcompounds, and/or dosage forms which are, within the scope of soundmedical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humanbeings and animals without excessive toxicity, irritation, allergicresponse, or other problem or complication, commensurate with areasonable benefit/risk ratio.

The phrase “pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier” includespharmaceutically-acceptable material, composition or vehicle, such as aliquid or solid filler, diluent, excipient, solvent or encapsulatingmaterial, involved in carrying or transporting the subject chemical fromone organ, or portion of the body, to another organ, or portion of thebody. Each carrier is “acceptable” in the sense of being compatible withthe other ingredients of the formulation and not injurious to thepatient. Some examples of materials which can serve aspharmaceutically-acceptable carriers include: (1) sugars, such aslactose, glucose and sucrose; (2) starches, such as corn starch andpotato starch; (3) cellulose, and its derivatives, such as sodiumcarboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose and cellulose acetate; (4)powdered tragacanth; (5) malt; (6) gelatin; (7) talc; (8) excipients,such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes; (9) oils, such as peanutoil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, corn oil andsoybean oil; (10) glycols, such as propylene glycol; (11) polyols, suchas glycerin, sorbitol, mannitol and polyethylene glycol; (12) esters,such as ethyl oleate and ethyl laurate; (13) agar; (14) bufferingagents, such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide; (15) alginicacid; (16) pyrogen-free water; (17) isotonic saline; (18) Ringer'ssolution; (19) ethyl alcohol; (20) phosphate buffer solutions; and (21)other non-toxic compatible substances employed in pharmaceuticalformulations.

Wetting agents, emulsifiers and lubricants, such as sodium laurylsulfate and magnesium stearate, as well as coloring agents, releaseagents, coating agents, sweetening, flavoring and perfuming agents,preservatives and antioxidants can also be present in the compositions.

Examples of pharmaceutically-acceptable antioxidants include: (1) watersoluble antioxidants, such as ascorbic acid, cysteine hydrochloride,sodium bisulfate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite and the like; (2)oil-soluble antioxidants, such as ascorbyl palmitate, butylatedhydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), lecithin, propylgallate, alpha-tocopherol, and the like; and (3) metal chelating agents,such as citric acid, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), sorbitol,tartaric acid, phosphoric acid, and the like.

Compositions containing a compound of the invention(s) include thosesuitable for oral, nasal, topical (including buccal and sublingual),rectal, vaginal, aerosol and/or parenteral administration. Thecompositions may conveniently be presented in unit dosage form and maybe prepared by any methods well known in the art of pharmacy. The amountof active ingredient which can be combined with a carrier material toproduce a single dosage form will vary depending upon the host beingtreated, the particular mode of administration. The amount of activeingredient which can be combined with a carrier material to produce asingle dosage form will generally be that amount of the compound whichproduces a therapeutic effect. Generally, out of one hundred percent,this amount will range from about 1 percent to about ninety-nine percentof active ingredient, preferably from about 5 percent to about 70percent, more preferably from about 10 percent to about 30 percent.

Methods of preparing these compositions include the step of bringinginto association a compound of the invention(s) with the carrier and,optionally, one or more accessory ingredients. In general, theformulations are prepared by uniformly and intimately bringing intoassociation a compound of the invention with liquid carriers, or finelydivided solid carriers, or both, and then, if necessary, shaping theproduct.

Compositions of the invention suitable for oral administration may be inthe form of capsules, cachets, pills, tablets, lozenges (using aflavored basis, usually sucrose and acacia or tragacanth), powders,granules, or as a solution or a suspension in an aqueous or non-aqueousliquid, or as an oil-in-water or water-in-oil liquid emulsion, or as anelixir or syrup, or as pastilles (using an inert base, such as gelatinand glycerin, or sucrose and acacia) and/or as mouth washes and thelike, each containing a predetermined amount of a compound of theinvention(s) as an active ingredient. A compound may also beadministered as a bolus, electuary or paste.

In solid dosage forms of the invention for oral administration(capsules, tablets, pills, dragees, powders, granules and the like), theactive ingredient is mixed with one or more pharmaceutically-acceptablecarriers, such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate, and/or any ofthe following: (1) fillers or extenders, such as starches, lactose,sucrose, glucose, mannitol, and/or silicic acid; (2) binders, such as,for example, carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sucrose and/or acacia; (3) humectants, such as glycerol;(4) disintegrating agents, such as agar-agar, calcium carbonate, potatoor tapioca starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodiumcarbonate; (5) solution retarding agents, such as paraffin; (6)absorption accelerators, such as quaternary ammonium compounds; (7)wetting agents, such as, for example, acetyl alcohol and glycerolmonostearate; (8) absorbents, such as kaolin and bentonite clay; (9)lubricants, such a talc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solidpolyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof; and(10) coloring agents. In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, thepharmaceutical compositions may also comprise buffering agents. Solidcompositions of a similar type may also be employed as fillers in softand hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose ormilk sugars, as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols andthe like.

A tablet may be made by compression or molding, optionally with one ormore accessory ingredients. Compressed tablets may be prepared usingbinder (for example, gelatin or hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose),lubricant, inert diluent, preservative, disintegrant (for example,sodium starch glycolate or cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose),surface-active or dispersing agent. Molded tablets may be made bymolding in a suitable machine a mixture of the powdered activeingredient moistened with an inert liquid diluent.

The tablets, and other solid dosage forms of the pharmaceuticalcompositions of the present invention, such as dragees, capsules, pillsand granules, may optionally be scored or prepared with coatings andshells, such as enteric coatings and other coatings well known in thepharmaceutical-formulating art. They may also be formulated so as toprovide slow or controlled release of the active ingredient thereinusing, for example, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose in varying proportionsto provide the desired release profile, other polymer matrices,liposomes and/or microspheres. They may be sterilized by, for example,filtration through a bacteria-retaining filter, or by incorporatingsterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which canbe dissolved in sterile water, or some other sterile injectable mediumimmediately before use. These compositions may also optionally containopacifying agents and may be of a composition that they release theactive ingredient(s) only, or preferentially, in a certain portion ofthe gastrointestinal tract, optionally, in a delayed manner. Examples ofembedding compositions which can be used include polymeric substancesand waxes. The active ingredient can also be in micro-encapsulated form,if appropriate, with one or more of the above-described excipients.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration of the compound of theinvention(s) include pharmaceutically-acceptable emulsions,microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups and elixirs. In additionto the active ingredient, the liquid dosage forms may contain inertdiluents commonly used in the art, such as, for example, water or othersolvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers, such as ethyl alcohol,isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol,benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, oils (inparticular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor and sesameoils), glycerol, tetrahydrofuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fattyacid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof.

In addition to inert diluents, the oral compositions can includeadjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents,sweetening, flavoring, coloring, perfuming and preservative agents.

Suspensions, in addition to the active compound of the invention(s) maycontain suspending agents as, for example, ethoxylated isostearylalcohols, polyoxyethylene sorbitol and sorbitan esters, microcrystallinecellulose, aluminum metahydroxide, bentonite, agar-agar and tragacanth,and mixtures thereof.

Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention for rectal or vaginaladministration may be presented as a suppository, which may be preparedby mixing one or more compound of the invention(s) with one or moresuitable nonirritating excipients or carriers comprising, for example,cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol, a suppository wax or a salicylate,and which is solid at room temperature, but liquid at body temperatureand, therefore, will melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and releasethe active agent.

Compositions of the present invention which are suitable for vaginaladministration also include pessaries, tampons, creams, gels, pastes,foams or spray formulations containing such carriers as are known in theart to be appropriate.

Dosage forms for the topical or transdermal administration of a compoundof the invention(s) include powders, sprays, ointments, pastes, creams,lotions, gels, solutions, patches and inhalants. The active compound ofthe invention(s) may be mixed under sterile conditions with apharmaceutically-acceptable carrier, and with any preservatives,buffers, or propellants which may be required.

The ointments, pastes, creams and gels may contain, in addition tocompound of the invention(s) of the present invention, excipients, suchas animal and vegetable fats, oils, waxes, paraffins, starch,tragacanth, cellulose derivatives, polyethylene glycols, silicones,bentonites, silicic acid, talc and zinc oxide, or mixtures thereof.

Powders and sprays can contain, in addition to a compound of theinvention(s), excipients such as lactose, talc, silicic acid, aluminumhydroxide, calcium silicates and polyamide powder, or mixtures of thesesubstances. Sprays can additionally contain customary propellants, suchas chlorofluorohydrocarbons and volatile unsubstituted hydrocarbons,such as butane and propane.

The compound of the invention(s) can be alternatively administered byaerosol. This is accomplished by preparing an aqueous aerosol, liposomalpreparation or solid particles containing the compound. A nonaqueous(e.g., fluorocarbon propellant) suspension could be used. Sonicnebulizers are preferred because they minimize exposing the agent toshear, which can result in degradation of the compound.

Ordinarily, an aqueous aerosol is made by formulating an aqueoussolution or suspension of the agent together with conventionalpharmaceutically-acceptable carriers and stabilizers. The carriers andstabilizers vary with the requirements of the particular compound, buttypically include nonionic surfactants (Tweens, Pluronics, orpolyethylene glycol), innocuous proteins like serum albumin, sorbitanesters, oleic acid, lecithin, amino acids such as glycine, buffers,salts, sugars or sugar alcohols. Aerosols generally are prepared fromisotonic solutions.

Transdermal patches have the added advantage of providing controlleddelivery of a compound of the invention(s) to the body. Such dosageforms can be made by dissolving or dispersing the agent in the propermedium. Absorption enhancers can also be used to increase the flux ofthe active ingredient across the skin. The rate of such flux can becontrolled by either providing a rate controlling membrane or dispersingthe active ingredient in a polymer matrix or gel.

Ophthalmic formulations, eye ointments, powders, solutions and the like,are also contemplated as being within the scope of the invention.

Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention suitable for parenteraladministration comprise one or more compound of the invention(s) incombination with one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable sterileisotonic aqueous or nonaqueous solutions, dispersions, suspensions oremulsions, or sterile powders which may be reconstituted into sterileinjectable solutions or dispersions just prior to use, which may containantioxidants, buffers, bacteriostats, solutes which render theformulation isotonic with the blood of the intended recipient orsuspending or thickening agents.

Examples of suitable aqueous and nonaqueous carriers, which may beemployed in the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention includewater, ethanol, polyols (such as glycerol, propylene glycol,polyethylene glycol, and the like), and suitable mixtures thereof,vegetable oils, such as olive oil, and injectable organic esters, suchas ethyl oleate. Proper fluidity can be maintained, for example, by theuse of coating materials, such as lecithin, by the maintenance of therequired particle size in the case of dispersions, and by the use ofsurfactants.

These compositions may also contain adjuvants such as preservatives,wetting agents, emulsifying agents and dispersing agents. Prevention ofthe action of microorganisms may be ensured by the inclusion of variousantibacterial and antifungal agents, for example, paraben,chlorobutanol, phenol sorbic acid, and the like. It may also bedesirable to include isotonic agents, such as sugars, sodium chloride,and the like into the compositions. In addition, prolonged absorption ofthe injectable pharmaceutical form may be brought about by the inclusionof agents which delay absorption such as aluminum monostearate andgelatin.

In some cases, in order to prolong the effect of a drug, it is desirableto slow the absorption of the drug from subcutaneous or intramuscularinjection. This may be accomplished by the use of a liquid suspension ofcrystalline or amorphous material having poor water solubility. The rateof absorption of the drug then depends upon its rate of dissolutionwhich, in turn, may depend upon crystal size and crystalline form.Alternatively, delayed absorption of a parenterally-administered drugform is accomplished by dissolving or suspending the drug in an oilvehicle.

Injectable depot forms are made by forming microencapsule matrices ofcompound of the invention(s) in biodegradable polymers such aspolylactide-polyglycolide. Depending on the ratio of drug to polymer,and the nature of the particular polymer employed, the rate of drugrelease can be controlled. Examples of other biodegradable polymersinclude poly(orthoesters) and poly(anhydrides). Depot injectableformulations are also prepared by entrapping the drug in liposomes ormicroemulsions which are compatible with body tissue.

When the compound of the invention(s) are administered aspharmaceuticals, to humans and animals, they can be given per se or as apharmaceutical composition containing, for example, 0.1 to 99.5% (morepreferably, 0.5 to 90%) of active ingredient in combination with apharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.

Regardless of the route of administration selected, the compound of theinvention(s), which may be used in a suitable hydrated form, and/or thepharmaceutical compositions of the present invention, are formulatedinto pharmaceutically-acceptable dosage forms by conventional methodsknown to those of skill in the art.

Actual dosage levels and time course of administration of the activeingredients in the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention may bevaried so as to obtain an amount of the active ingredient which iseffective to achieve the desired therapeutic response for a particularpatient, composition, and mode of administration, without being toxic tothe patient. An exemplary dose range is from 0.1 to 10 mg per day.

A preferred dose of the compound of the invention for the presentinvention is the maximum that a patient can tolerate and not developserious side effects. Preferably, the compound of the invention of thepresent invention is administered at a concentration of about 0.001 mgto about 100 mg per kilogram of body weight, about 0.001-about 10 mg/kgor about 0.001 mg-about 100 mg/kg of body weight. Ranges intermediate tothe above-recited values are also intended to be part of the invention.

EXAMPLES

The invention is further illustrated by the following examples which areintended to illustrate but not limit the scope of the invention.

Materials

Small-Molecule Compounds—

bupropion, trazodone, oxytocin, and testosterone (and their salt,solvates, hydrates, isomers, enantiomers, diasteriomers, racemates; allof which are included herein) are available from commercial sourcesand/or readily synthesized using methods and reagents know in the art.Bupropion is also known as, i.e.,β-Keto-3-chloro-N-tert-butylamphetamine, i.e.,(±)-2-(tert-Butylamino)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)propan-1-one; trazodone isalso known as, i.e.,2-{3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl]propyl}[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3(2H)-one;oxytocin is also known as, i.e.,1-({(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S,19R)-19-amino-7-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-10-(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-16-(4-hydroxybenzoyl)-13-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]-6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentaazacycloicosan-4-yl}carbonyl)-L-prolyl-L-leucylglycinamide.

Example 1

Clinical Protocol—

subjects in a single blind, sequential study are administered bupropionand trazodone in increasing dosages @ 3-4 weeks each, that is, from a 3(or 4)-week placebo baseline, to an intermediate dose (@ another 3-4weeks), to a maximum dose (@ a final 3-4 weeks). The subjects'feedback/reports on subjective (e.g., feelings, sensations, generalresponse) and objective (e.g., response time, performance measures,partner response) is collated and analyzed against dosage. Each studyalso includes one or more patient(s) serving as a control (indemonstrating the synergistic effect between the two actives) wouldreceive only bupropion, while the second and third will each be given adifferent fixed dose combination products having a defined ratio ofactive ingredients (e.g., bupropion and trazodone).

Example 2

Method.

A 36 year-old healthy male volunteer in a stable marital relationshipfor two years with no current sexual disorders, exposed himselfsequentially to four treatments, each for 4 weeks: (1) Treatment B:Instant-release (IR) Bupropion (Bup) 150 mg in the morning and 100 mg inthe evening; (2) Treatment T: IR trazodone (Trz) 50 mg t.i.d.; (3)Treatment L_(low), IR Trz 25 mg b.i.d. plus IR Bup 150 mg in the morningand 100 mg in the evening; and (4) Treatment L_(high), IR Trz 50 mgt.i.d. plus IR Bup 75 mg t.i.d. A washout of 1-4 weeks occurred betweeneach treatment. Level and frequency of sexual desire was scored daily,as not improved (0), somewhat improved (1), or markedly improved (2).Sexual events were counted, and three domains (sexual arousal, orgasm,and overall satisfaction with the event) were scored. Each of the sexualevent variables was converted to a simple patient's global impression ofimprovement (PGI; improved or not improved today compared topre-treatment baseline). The 3 domains of sexual event improvements weresummed for analysis. Bup is already recommended as a treatment for HSDD;Trz is not. Thus, Fisher's exact test was applied post-hoc to the PGIsfor Treatment B vs. Treatment L_(low) (L_(10w)) and vs. TreatmentL_(high) (L_(high)).

Results.

For sexual desire, the mean score with L_(low) and L_(high) was abouttwice that with Treatment B (two-tailed paired t-test, p<0.0001), andTreatment B was superior to Treatment T. For arousal, orgasm, andoverall satisfaction with a sexual event, L_(low) was associated withsomewhat more improvements than with Treatment B in the third and fourthweeks of use. L_(high) was associated with significantly moreimprovements than with Treatment B in the third and fourth weeks of useand in the total for all four weeks. Fisher's exact test, two-tailed,showed the combination of bupropion plus trazodone superior, p<0.05, forthe 3-domain sum of sexual event improvement. This study conducted withthe combination of bupropion plus trazodone showed increased benefits insexual arousal, orgasm, and event satisfaction, after exposure for 4weeks, compared to either bupropion alone or trazodone alone. Theeffects occurred at or below the target dosage of bupropion or trazodonein their current (antidepressant) labeling.

An independent researcher then scored the desire results asunimproved=0, somewhat improved=1, and markedly improved=2. Upon theadvice of the independent researcher the subject dichotomized his sexualevent results in a simple daily patient's global impression ofimprovement: improved or not improved today (compared to pre-treatmentbaseline). The independent researcher, when told that the results werepositive for the subject but before seeing any of the data, decided toapply categorical tests to the most obvious comparisons betweentreatments: for the first two weeks, the second two weeks, and for allfour weeks of treatment, low-dose combination of bupropion plustrazodone vs. corresponding dose of bupropion; and high-dose thecombination of bupropion plus trazodone vs. same dose of trazodone. Thetest used for the desire score was a two-tailed paired t test, using allscores within a given treatment as repeated measures. The test used forthe two-category variables was an online two-tailed Fisher's exact testusing all scores within a given treatment as repeated measures. Bothwere from the website graphpad.com.**http://graphpad.com/quickcalcs/chisquared1.cfm

TABLE Scores of desire, and counts of sexual event domain improved pertreatment 0-2 Daily Desire Score, PGI Improved for Sexual total, % ofmax. (max. = 28), Events, Sum of 3 domains³ mean ± SD, p-value n/N, %p-value Treatment vs. Bup¹ improved vs. Bup² Bup 9, 32% 0.65 ± 0.744/15, 27% wks 1-2 Bup 14, 50% 2/15, 13% wks 3-4 Bup total 0.82 ± 0.556/30, 20% wks 1-2 2, 7% 0.14 ± 0.53 3/12, 25% n.s. p = 0.051 Trz 0, 0%3/18, 17% wks 3-4 Trz total 2, 4% 0.07 ± 0.38 6/30, 20% n.s. p < 0.0001L_(low) 14, 50% 0.64 ± 0.74, n.s. 3/15, 20% n.s. wks 1-2 L_(low) 28,100% 11/21, 52% wks 3-4 L_(low) total 1.50 ± 0.88 14/36, 39% n.s. P <0.0001 L_(high) 20, 71% 1.43 ± 0.94 6/15, 40% n.s. wks 1-2 p = 0.021L_(high) 28, 100% 13/18, 72% wks 3-4 L_(high) total 1.71 ± 0.71, 20/33,61% 0.0019 p < 0.0001 ¹P-values vs. corresponding treatment Bup, pairedt test, two-tailed ²P-values vs. corresponding treatment Bup, two-tailedFisher's exact test ³Sum of n improved in arousal, orgasm, and overallsatisfaction Note: P-values larger than 0.1 are omitted from the table.B or Bup is bupropion alone, T or Trz is trazodone alone, L_(low) is thelower dose of Bup/Trz combination, L_(high) is the higher dose ofBup/Trz combination.

For sexual desire, the response to T (Treatment T) was low, to B(Treatment B) was intermediate, and to L_(low) and L_(high) wassometimes strong in the first two weeks and uniformly strong(improvement rated as marked every day) in the second two weeks oftreatment. The differences between each dose of L vs. B were highlystatistically significant, p<0.0001.

B was markedly superior to T, p<0.05 for all comparisons.

For the sum of improvements in arousal, orgasm, and overall satisfactionwith a sexual event, L_(low) showed significantly more improvements thanwith B in the third and fourth weeks of use, 52% vs. 20%, p<0.05.L_(high) was associated with significantly more improvements than with Bin the third and fourth weeks of use (72% vs. 13%) and in the total forall four weeks (61% vs. 20%). Fisher's exact test, two-tailed, showedthe combination of bupropion plus trazodone superior, p<0.05, for eachof these 3-domain sums of sexual event improvement.

For improvements in orgasm or overall satisfaction for a sexual event,the numbers appeared too small and the numerical trends were generallytoo weak to show statistically significant differences. For arousal,however, L_(high) was associated with significantly more improvementsthan with B in the third and fourth weeks of use (100% vs. 0%) and inthe total for all four weeks (91% vs. 20%). Fisher's exact test,two-tailed, showed the combination of bupropion plus trazodone superior,p<0.05, for each of these 3-domain sums of sexual event improvement. Anumerical trend also favored L_(high) in weeks 1-2 by 4/5 vs. 2/5 (80%vs. 40%).

The applicability of these male results to female subjects with HSDD ispossible given the similarities of desire dysfunction in men and women[Laumann 1999], and is to be tested next.

Example 3

Additional Study Design.

Further study is conducted as delineated in the Schematic below.

Schematic of Study Design Week 0 1 2 3 4 5 Day 1-7 8-15 15-21 22-2929-35 36 Period Screening First Washout Second Washout Final DosingDosing Evaluations Group X Low dose drug B + X High dose X X One Lowdose drug T drug B + High dose drug T Group X High dose drug B X Highdose X X Two drug T B or BUP = SR bupropion T or TRZ = SR trazodone

Flow Chart of Study Data Collection Period First and 8th day FinalScreening of each Treatment Evaluation Note: each subject undergoes 2Final treatments, for 1 week each followed Evaluation by a 1-weekwashout Informed consent X FSFI-1 wk recall; FSDS-R-1 wk recall X X XBoth are self-rated (s) Psychiatric history X [clinician-rated (c)]Relational/marital history (c) X PHQ-9 [self-rated (s)] X Beck AnxietyInventory (s) X Sexual Interest and Desire X Inventory - F (c) Checklistfor DSM-IV & DSM-5 X female sexual disorders; FSD diagnoses (c) MaritalAdjustment Test (MAT) (s) X X Physical examination X P.r.n. onlyLaboratory analytes X X ECG, 12-lead X X Sexual Activity Log (s) X X XSexual Desire Relationship Distress X X X Scale (SDRDS) (s) if availablefrom authors Vital signs (supine and standing b.p., X Pre-dose & 1, 2, Xpulse)2 4, 8 & 24 hr post-dose AE inquiry and checklist2 Drug bloodlevels Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hr post-dose Cognitive testbattery Pre-dose and 1, 2, and 4 hours post-dose Verbal Numeric RatingScales of 6 X feeling states (s) Partner's tests (may do at home if useIIEF IIEF HTS) MAT (p) MAT (p) SDRDS (p) SDRDS (p)

Week 0: Informed consent, screening evaluations [Medical, psychiatric,social/relationship, and sexual history; diagnostics], measures ofsexual dysfunction, and safety evaluations [physical examination, ECG,standard laboratory safety analytes]

Week 1: Treatment #1

Group 1

Low Dose combination of bupropion plus trazodone: 250 mg BUP+75 mgTRZ/day, given as 150 mg SR BUP in the morning and 100 mg SR BUP in theevening and 75 mg SR trazodone q.d.; and test battery. The test batteryincludes single-dose PK, steady-state PK and pharmacodynamics.Pharmacodynamics includes a cognitive test battery and numeric ratingscales (NRS) of feeling states, which will be done in the morning of thefirst and last day of dosing, at pre-dose and at 1, 2, 4 and 8 hourspost-dose. The cognitive testing battery includes choice reaction time,word recall, picture recognition, numeric and spatial working memory.The self-rated NRS of feeling states for sedation/activation includesdrowsy, dizzy, nervous, agitated, and hyper. Cognitive testing will bedone within −20 minutes before the hour; blood sampling will be doneexactly on the hour; and VAS will be done within +15 minutes after thehour.

Or

Group 2

150 mg SR BUP in the morning and 100 mg SR BUP in the evening

Week 2: washout #1

Week 3: Treatment #2:

Group 1

High Dose combination of bupropion plus trazodone (250 mg BUP+150 mgTRZ/day, given as 150 mg SR BUP in the morning and 100 mg SR BUP in theevening and 150 mg SR trazodone q.d.) and test battery

or

Group 2

150 mg SR trazodone q.d.

Week 4: Washout #2

Example 4

Compositions of the invention can be made by combining the active agents(i.e., bupropion and trazodone) with one or more of the followingexcipients:

CARNAUBA WAX, CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, HYPROMELLOSES, MAGNESIUM STEARATE,CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE, POLYETHYLENE, GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 80,TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C BLUE NO. 1;

Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (Contramid®), Hypromellose, Sodiumstearyl fumarate, Colloidal silicon dioxide, Iron Oxide Yellow, IronOxide Red, Talc, Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Titanium Dioxide, PolyvinylAlcohol, Black ink (food grade).

The disclosures of each and every patent, patent application andpublication cited herein are hereby incorporated herein by reference intheir entirety.

The recitation of a listing of chemical groups in any definition of avariable herein includes definitions of that variable as any singlegroup or combination of listed groups. The recitation of an embodimentfor a variable herein includes that embodiment as any single embodimentor in combination with any other embodiments or portions thereof. Therecitation of an embodiment herein includes that embodiment as anysingle embodiment or in combination with any other embodiments orportions thereof.

Although the invention has been disclosed with reference to specificembodiments, it is apparent that other embodiments and variations of theinvention may be devised by others skilled in the art without departingfrom the true spirit and scope of the invention. The claims are intendedto be construed to include all such embodiments and equivalentvariations.

Example 5

Schematic of Study Design for a clinical trial of transnasal oxytocinTreatment Week 0 1-4 5 6-9 10 11-14 14.1 Day 1-7¹ 8-36 36-42 43-71 71-7778-106 106² Period Screening Control Washout Low-Dose Washout Moderate-Final treatment #1 oxytocin #2 Dose Evaluations oxytocin Dosing NonePlacebo None Oxytocin 12 None Oxytocin 24 None IU/day IU/day AlternativeModerate- High Dose Dosing* Dose Oxytocin Oxytocin 24 IU/day 40 IU/dayOxytocin oxytocin ¹May shorten to 3 days if all screening requirementsare met. ²Prolong to repeat any final evaluations needed because ofclinical abnormalities. *If efficacy and the maximum well tolerated doseare not found after 5-15 patients have been treated with the “ModerateDose oxytocin,” doses will be increased, and the “High Dose oxytocin”will be implemented for subsequent patients.

Flow Chart Mod/High- Control Low-dose dose Final Screening¹ (placebo)OXYTOCIN OXYTOCIN Visit¹ Study Day 1 8 36 43 71 78 106 106 Informedconsent X Psychiatric history [c]² X Relational/marital history (c) XPHQ-9³ [self-rated (s)]⁴ X X C-SSRS Screen Version⁵ (c) X X FSFI⁶ with4-week recall (s) X FSFI with 1-week recall (s) X X X X X X FSDS-R⁷w/30-day recall (s) X FSDS-R with 7-day recall X X X X X X FSFI-6⁶ with1-wk recall (s) 15 Via web on Via web on Via web on FSDS-R⁷ item 13 (s)days 15, 22, 29 days 50, 57, 64 days 85, 92, 99 Pt's Global Impressionof Via web on Via web on Via web on Improvement (s) d 15, 22, 29, 36 d50, 57, 64, 71 d 85, 92, 99, 106 Sexual function interview, X Checklistfor DSM-IV FSD diagnoses⁸ (c) Marital Adjustment Test (s) X Physical,pelvic examinations⁹, Prn Prn Pap test (c) Dosing None Start End StartEnd Start End Supine & standing b.p., X XX X XX X XX X X pulse¹⁰ AEinquiry & checklist¹¹ (s, c) X XX X XX X XX X CBC, ALT, AST (othersprn¹²) X X ¹Treatments may start any day of the week, provided the firstday's dose is taken in the clinic. Each dosing period must last 28 days(1^(st) and 29^(th) day clinic visits are on same day of week). ²C =clinician-rated ³PHQ-9 = Patient Health questionnaire, 9-item depressionmodule ⁴S = Self-rated by female subject ⁵C-SSRS = Columbia SuicideSeverity Rating Scale, 6-item Screening/Triage version ⁶FSFI = FemaleSexual Function Inventory. FSFI-6 = 6-item version of the FSFI ⁷FSDS-R =Female Sexual Distress Scale - Revised. ⁸Each DSM-IV-TR sexual symptomto be rated as present or not, and causing distress or not. ⁹To beperformed as needed to investigate any symptoms that began within theprior 3 months. ¹⁰On the first day of each treatment, supine andstanding BP and pulse pre-dose and 3:30 hours post-dose, and p.r.n.palpitations, faintness, or other CV-referable symptoms. ¹¹On the firstday of each treatment, AE general inquiry and 16-item Side EffectsChecklist pre-dose and 3:50 hours post-dose. Patient completes form;clinician checks it to confirm type and severity of AE.. ¹²If newfindings occur & persist until the final visit, perform relevantlaboratory analytes.

Example 6

Schematic of Study Design for a clinical trial of oxytocin plusbupropion Treatment Week 0 1-4 5 6-9 10 11-14 14.1 Day 1-7¹ 8-36 36-4243-71 71-77 78-106 106² Period Screening Control Washout Low-DoseWashout Moderate- Final treatment #1 OXYTOCIN #2 Dose EvaluationsOXYTOCIN* Dosing None BUP³ 150 mg None BUP 150 mg None BUP 150 mg Noneq.a.m. and q.d b.i.d. and OT increasing on plus OT⁴ 12 24 IU b.i.d.* day4 to 150 IU q.d.* Alternative mg b.i.d. Moderate- High-Dose Dosing* DoseOxytocin Oxytocin BUP 150 mg BUP 200 mg b.i.d. and b.i.d. and OT OT 24IU 40 IU b.i.d.* b.i.d.* ³May shorten to 3 days if all screeningrequirements are met. ⁴Prolong to repeat any final evaluations neededbecause of clinical abnormalities. 5. BUP = SR bupropion 6. OT =oxytocin *If efficacy and the maximum well tolerated dose are not foundafter 5-15 patients have been treated with the “Moderate Dose Oxytocin,”doses will be increased, and the “High Dose Oxytocin” will beimplemented for subsequent patients.

Flow Chart Control Lower-dose Higher-dose Final Screening¹ (BUP)¹ OT +BUP OT + BUP Visit¹ Study Day 1 8 36 43 71 78 106 106 Informed consent XPsychiatric history [c]² X Relational/marital history (c) X PHQ-9³[self-rated (s)]⁴ X X C-SSRS Screen Version⁵ (c) X X FSFI⁶ with 4-weekrecall (s) X FSFI with 1-week recall (s) X X X X X X FSDS-R⁷ w/30-dayrecall (s) X FSDS-R with 7-day recall X X X X X X FSFI-6⁶ with 1-wkrecall (s) Via web on Via web on Via web on FSDS-R⁷ item 13 (s) days 15,22, 29 days 50, 57, 64 days 85, 92, 99 Pt's Global Impression of Via webon Via web on Via web on Improvement (s) d 15, 22, 29, 36 d 50, 57, 64,71 d 85, 92, 99, 106 Sexual function interview, X Checklist for DSM-IVFSD diagnoses⁸ (c) Marital Adjustment Test (s) X Physical, pelvicexaminations⁹, Prn Prn Pap test (c) Dosing None Start End Start EndStart End Supine & standing b.p., X XX X XX X XX X X pulse¹⁰ AE inquiry& checklist¹¹ (s, c) X XX X XX X XX X CBC, ALT, AST (others prn¹²) X X¹Treatments may start any day of the week, provided the first day's doseis taken in the clinic. Each dosing period must last 28 days (1^(st) and29^(th) day clinic visits are on same day of week). ²C = clinician-rated³PHQ-9 = Patient Health questionnaire, 9-item depression module ⁴S =Self-rated by female subject ⁵C-SSRS = Columbia Suicide Severity RatingScale, 6-item Screening/Triage version ⁶FSFI = Female Sexual FunctionInventory. FSFI-6 = 6-item version of the FSFI ⁷FSDS-R = Female SexualDistress Scale - Revised. ⁸Each sexual symptom in DSM-IV-TR to be ratedas present or not, causing distress or not. ⁹To be performed as neededto investigate any symptoms that began within the prior 3 months. ¹⁰Onthe first day of each treatment, supine and standing BP and pulsepre-dose and 3:30 hours post-dose, and p.r.n. palpitations, faintness,or other CV-referable symptoms. ¹¹On the first day of each treatment, AEgeneral inquiry and 16-item Side Effects Checklist pre-dose and 3:50hours post-dose. Patient completes form; clinician checks it to confirmtype and severity of AE. ¹²If new findings occur & persist until thefinal visit, perform relevant laboratory analytes.

Example 7

Schematic of Study Design for a clinical trial of oxytocin (OT) andsustained release (SR) trazodone (TRZ) Treatment Week 0 1-4 5 6-9 1011-14 14.1 Day 1-7¹ 8-36 36-42 43-71 71-77 78-106 106² Period ScreeningControl Washout Low-Dose Washout Moderate- Final treatment #1 OT + TRZ#2 Dose Evaluations OT + TRZ* Dosing None SR TRZ³ 150 None OT 12 IU NoneOT 12 IU None mg q.a.m. and q.d. b.i.d. and increasing on plus TRZ⁴ TRZ75 mg day 4 to 150 75 mg q.d* b.i.d.* Alternative mg b.i.d. Moderate-High-Dose Dosing* Dose OT + OT + TRZ TRZ OT 12 IU OT 40 IU q.d. b.i.d.and and TRZ 150 TRZ 75 mg mg b.i.d.* b.i.d.* ¹May shorten to 3 days ifall screening requirements are met. ²Prolong to repeat any finalevaluations needed because of clinical abnormalities. ³OT = transnasalor SR oral oxytocin ⁴TRZ = SR trazodone *If efficacy and the maximumwell tolerated dose are not found after 5-15 patients have been treatedwith the “Moderate Dose OT + TRZ,” doses will be increased, and a “HighDose OT + TRZ” of 40 IU OT and 150 mg TRZ b.i.d. will be implemented forsubsequent patients.

Flow Chart Control Lower-dose Higher-dose Final Screening¹ (BUP)¹ OT +TRZ¹ OT + TRZ¹ Visit¹ Study Day 1 8 36 43 71 78 106 106 Informed consentX Psychiatric history [c]² X Relational/marital history (c) X PHQ-9³[self-rated (s)]⁴ X X C-SSRS Screen Version⁵ (c) X X FSFI⁶ with 4-weekrecall (s) X FSFI with 1-week recall (s) X X X X X X FSDS-R⁷ w/30-dayrecall (s) X FSDS-R with 7-day recall X X X X X X FSFI-6⁶ with 1-wkrecall (s) Via web on Via web on Via web on FSDS-R⁷ item 13 (s) days 15,22, 29 days 50, 57, 64 days 85, 92, 99 Pt's Global Impression of Via webon Via web on Via web on Improvement (s) d 15, 22, 29, 36 d 50, 57, 64,71 d 85, 92, 99, 106 Sexual function interview, X Checklist for DSM-IVFSD diagnoses⁸ (c) Marital Adjustment Test (s) X Physical, pelvicexaminations⁹, Prn Prn Pap test (c) Dosing None Start End Start EndStart End Supine & standing b.p., X XX X XX X XX X X pulse¹⁰ AE inquiry& checklist¹¹ (s, c) X XX X XX X XX X CBC, ALT, AST (others prn¹²) X X¹Treatments may start any day of the week, provided the first day's doseis taken in the clinic. Each dosing period must last 28 days (1^(st) and29^(th) day clinic visits are on same day of week). ²C = clinician-rated³PHQ-9 = Patient Health questionnaire, 9-item depression module ⁴S =Self-rated by female subject ⁵C-SSRS = Columbia Suicide Severity RatingScale, 6-item Screening/Triage version ⁶FSFI = Female Sexual FunctionInventory. FSFI-6 = 6-item version of the FSFI ⁷FSDS-R = Female SexualDistress Scale - Revised. ⁸Each symptom as in the DSM-IV-TR, to be ratedas present or not, causing distress or not. ⁹To be performed as neededto investigate any symptoms that began within the prior 3 months. ¹⁰Onthe first day of each treatment, supine and standing BP and pulsepre-dose and 3:30 hours post-dose, and p.r.n. palpitations, faintness,or other CV-referable symptoms. ¹¹On the first day of each treatment, AEgeneral inquiry and 16-item Side Effects Checklist pre-dose and 3:50hours post-dose. Patient completes form; clinician checks it to confirmtype and severity of AE. ¹²If new findings occur & persist until thefinal visit, perform relevant laboratory analytes.

Example 8

Schematic of Study Design for a clinical trial of oxytocin (OT),bupropion (BUP or B), and trazodone (TRZ or T) Treatment Week 0 1-4 56-9 10 11-14 14.1 Day 1-7¹ 8-36 36-42 43-71 71-77 78-106 106² PeriodScreening Control Washout Low-Dose Washout Moderate- Final treatment #1OT + B + T #2 Dose Evaluations OT + B + T* Dosing None BUP³ 150 mg NoneBUP 150 mg None BUP 150 mg None q.a.m. and q.d. + b.i.d. + 12 IUincreasing on 12 IU OT + Ot + TRZ 75 day 4 to 150 TRZ⁴ 75 mg b.i.d.* mgb.i.d. mg q.d.* Alternative Moderate- High-dose Dosing* Dose OT + B + TOT + B + T BUP 150 mg BUP 200 mg b.i.d._24 IU b.i.d. + 40 IU OT + TRZOT + TRZ 75 mg b.i.d.* 150 mg b.i.d.* ¹May shorten to 3 days if allscreening requirements are met. ²Prolong to repeat any final evaluationsneeded because of clinical abnormalities ³BLIP = SR bupropion ⁴TRZ = SRtrazodone *If efficacy and the maximum well tolerated dose are not foundafter 5-15 patients have been treated with the “Moderate Dose OT + B +T,” doses will be increased, and a “High Dose OT + B + T” will beimplemented for subsequent patients.

Flow Chart Mod/High- Control Low-dose dose Final Screening¹ (BUP)¹ OT +B + T¹ OT + B + T¹ Visit¹ Study Day 1 8 36 43 71 78 106 106 Informedconsent X Psychiatric history [c]² X Relational/marital history (c) XPHQ-9³ [self-rated (s)]⁴ X X C-SSRS Screen Version⁵ (c) X X FSFI⁶ with4-week recall (s) X FSFI with 1-week recall (s) X X X X X X FSDS-R⁷w/30-day recall (s) X FSDS-R with 7-day recall X X X X X X FSFI-6⁶ with1-wk recall (s) Via web on Via web on Via web on FSDS-R⁷ item 13 (s)days 15, 22, 29 days 50, 57, 64 days 85, 92, 99 Pt's Global Impressionof Via web on Via web on Via web on Improvement (s) d 15, 22, 29, 36 d50, 57, 64, 71 d 85, 92, 99, 106 Sexual function interview, X Checklistfor DSM-IV FSD diagnoses⁸ (c) Marital Adjustment Test (s) X Physical,pelvic examinations⁹, Prn Prn Pap test (c) Dosing None Start End StartEnd Start End Supine & standing b.p., X XX X XX X XX X X pulse¹⁰ AEinquiry & checklist¹¹ (s, c) X XX X XX X XX X CBC, ALT, AST (othersprn¹²) X X ¹Treatments may start any day of the week, provided the firstday's dose is taken in the clinic. Each dosing period must last 28 days(1^(st) and 29^(th) day clinic visits are on same day of week). ²C =clinician-rated ³PHQ-9 = Patient Health questionnaire, 9-item depressionmodule ⁴S = Self-rated by female subject ⁵C-SSRS = Columbia SuicideSeverity Rating Scale, 6-item Screening/Triage version ⁶FSFI = FemaleSexual Function Inventory. FSFI-6 = 6-item version of the FSFI ⁷FSDS-R =Female Sexual Distress Scale - Revised. ⁸The 16 most common AE witheither BUP or TRZ as in US labeling of these drugs, plus sexual desireand sexual arousal. ⁹To be performed as needed to investigate anysymptoms that began within the prior 3 months. ¹⁰On the first day ofeach treatment, supine and standing BP and pulse pre-dose and 3:30 hourspost-dose, and p.r.n. palpitations, faintness, or other CV-referablesymptoms. ¹¹On the first day of each treatment, AE general inquiry and16-item Side Effects Checklist pre-dose and 3:50 hours post-dose.Patient completes form; clinician checks it to confirm type and severityof AE. See Appendix H. ¹²If new findings occur & persist until the finalvisit, perform relevant laboratory analytes.

1. A composition comprising a 5-HT_(2A) antagonist, anorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, an oxytocin receptor (OXTR)agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 2. The compositionof claim 1, wherein the 5-HT_(2A) antagonist is also a 5-HT_(1A)receptor agonist.
 3. The composition of claim 1, comprising trazodone,bupropion, and oxytocin.
 4. The composition of claim 1, comprisingbupropion in a dosage range of 200-450 mg.
 5. The composition of claim1, comprising trazodone in a dosage range of 25-450 mg.
 6. Thecomposition of claim 1, comprising oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400International Units.
 7. The composition of claim 1, comprising trazodonein a dosage range of 1-450 mg, bupropion in a dosage range of 1-450 mg,and oxytocin in a dosage range of 4-400 International Units.
 8. A methodof making a composition comprising combining a 5-HT_(1A) agonist, a5-HT_(2A) antagonist, a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, anoxytocin receptor (OXTR) agonist, and a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.
 9. The method of claim 8, comprising combining bupropion,trazodone, oxytocin, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 10. Amethod of treating a sexual disorder in a subject comprisingadministering to the subject a composition according to claim
 1. 11. Themethod of claim 10, wherein the sexual disorder is hypoactive sexualdesire disorder (HSDD).
 12. The method of claim 10, wherein the sexualdisorder is female orgasm disorder (FOD).
 13. The method of claim 10,wherein the sexual disorder is female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD).14. The method of claim 10, wherein the sexual disorder is sexual paindysfunction.
 15. The method of claim 10, wherein the sexual disorder ismale HSDD. 16.-19. (canceled)
 20. A method of treating a cognitivedisorder in a subject comprising administering to the subject acomposition according to claim
 1. 21. The method in claim 20, whereinthe cognitive disorder is dementia.
 22. The method in claim 21, whereinthe dementia is Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal lobar degeneration,dementia with Lewy bodies, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease,multi-infarct dementia, dementia resulting from infections affecting thecentral nervous system, dementia resulting from chronic drug use,dementia resulting from hydrocephalus, dementia resulting from braininjury, or dementia resulting from a brain tumor.
 23. The method inclaim 20, wherein the cognitive disorder is cognitive disability. 24.The method in claim 23, wherein the cognitive disability isschizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or majordepression. 25.-222. (canceled)